DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland
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DRC and M23 rebels are considering a peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland amid ongoing clashes.
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Ongoing clashes between the two parties have left civilians directly impacted and "caught in the middle" of the violence.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels are considering a peace monitoring agreement during negotiations held in Switzerland. These discussions occur as ongoing clashes between the two parties have extended into the South Kivu highlands. The expansion of conflict into this region has left civilians directly impacted and "caught in the middle" of the violence. A successful agreement could offer a framework to de-escalate hostilities and protect civilian populations in affected areas.
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The DRC and M23 rebels are considering a peace monitoring agreement during negotiations held in Switzerland.
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