DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) released 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group as part of a peace deal mediated by Qatar. The handover aimed to build trust between the parties and support a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC.Key Facts
- The DRC freed 15 prisoners and transferred them to the M23 rebel group in North Kivu province.
- The transfer was facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
- The handover took place after several months of negotiations on which detainees would be released.
- Prisoners were moved from the government-held city of Beni, through Uganda, to the rebel-controlled area in Rutshuru Territory.
- M23 rebels took control of key cities in North and South Kivu in early 2025.
- The prisoner release was required by a peace agreement signed in September, mediated by Qatar.
- Qatar welcomed the release as a step to improve trust and promote peace between the conflicting parties.
- The DRC, the United Nations, and Western countries accuse Rwanda of supporting M23, but Rwanda denies these accusations.
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