00:01It marks a major breakthrough. The M23 rebel group and the DRC government ink a ceasefire agreement to halt fighting in the country's conflict-ravaged east.
00:11The deal signed in Doha Saturday commits both sides to a permanent ceasefire, including an end to hate speech and a ban on seizing new territory by force.
00:20The African Union has welcomed the agreement, calling it a major milestone for peace and stability in eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.
00:30The M23 launched a rapid offensive earlier this year, capturing key cities like Goma and Bukavu, killing thousands and displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians.
00:40Officials say the deal includes a roadmap for restoring government control in the region, along with a framework for future peace negotiations.
00:47Although front lines have remained mostly stable since February, sporadic clashes continue between M23 and pro-government militias.
00:56The ceasefire offers a rare hope in a region scarred by decades of conflict.
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