# DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks

https://mins.news/en/item/29797

- BBC News, 2026-08-23 12:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cre4e1q3wewo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Democratic Republic of Congo government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed a roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations in Switzerland. They pledged to pursue comprehensive peace, establish mechanisms to monitor the ceasefire and review implementation, but remain divided over sanctions, detainees and the timing of political reforms.

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