Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo
Summary
A team made up of representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the rebel group AFC/M23, and regional observers started a mission in eastern DRC to check on a ceasefire agreement. This mission follows peace talks mediated by Switzerland after years of fighting in the mineral-rich region. Both sides have accused each other of breaking the ceasefire and committing abuses.Key Facts
- A ceasefire verification mission arrived in South Kivu province in eastern DRC on August 24, 2026.
- The mission includes members from the DRC government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
- The mission is the first of its kind and will visit conflict areas like Minembwe, Uvira, and Kalehe in South Kivu.
- Peace talks were recently held in Switzerland, leading to an agreed plan for ongoing negotiations and a ceasefire monitoring system.
- Fighting has continued despite previous peace agreements brokered by Qatar, the United States, and Switzerland.
- The DRC government accused the M23 rebel group of serious human rights violations and killing over 300 people in June and July.
- AFC/M23 also accused government forces of abuses during the conflict.
- The mission aims to create a standard way to report ceasefire violations and monitor the peace process.
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