Mission begins to verify DRC-M23 ceasefire in South Kivu
By The BriefBrief
A mission to verify a fragile ceasefire between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels began on Monday in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Switzerland had announced a negotiated roadmap for peace, and the verification mechanism includes government and M23 representatives plus ICGLR observers.
WHO:Congolese government representatives, M23 representatives, and ICGLR member-country observers
WHAT:A verification mission began to monitor a ceasefire between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHY:To verify a fragile ceasefire agreed through a negotiated peace roadmap.
