World Aug 20 Rwanda-backed rebels killed more than 140 civilians in eastern Congo, rights group says By Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
World Jul 19 Congo and M23 rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decadeslong fighting and commit to a comprehensive peace agreement that would include the restoration of state authorities in key eastern cities controlled by the insurgents. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Jun 19 Congo and Rwanda vow to sign a peace deal on June 27, may end fighting in eastern Congo Congo and Rwanda are not formally at war and in the past had held peace talks that have largely stalled, including those hosted by Qatar. By Wilson McMakin, Saleh Mwanamilongo, Associated Press
World Mar 17 M23 rebels withdraw from peace talks with Congo, citing international sanctions Congo's government will participate in peace talks in Angola on Tuesday with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, a spokesperson said Monday. By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press