DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks - Al Jazeera
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations following talks in Switzerland. Despite the agreement, the security situation remains volatile with ongoing reports of fighting and civilian casualties.
Why it matters
This agreement represents a potential diplomatic breakthrough in a long-standing conflict that has caused significant humanitarian crises in the region.
Roadmap sets out steps, timelines for talks to end fighting that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A member of DRC armed forces stands guard along a street in Sange, South Kivu province, on May 12, 2026 [Victoire Mukenge/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Anadolu Published On 23 Aug 2026 23 Aug 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and an M23-led rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, according to a joint statement, as fighting continues in the country’s east.
The statement on Saturday said the parties had developed a “roadmap setting out sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations” under a framework agreement signed in the Qatari capital, Doha, in November.
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