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DR Congo Releases Prisoners to M23 Rebels as Part of Peace Process
The Democratic Republic of Congo has released 15 prisoners to M23 rebels, marking a significant step in the Doha peace process. This exchange is part of an ongoing effort to de-escalate conflict and implement a peace deal in the region.
7 Aug, 18:17 — 7 Aug, 19:21
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual17d ago
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.
Read full article →rfi-englishMostly Factual17d ago
DR Congo hands first prisoners back to M23 rebels under peace deal
In a long-awaited operation, Democratic Republic of Congo authorities released 15 prisoners and handed them over to rebels from the AFC/M23 movement on Friday. It marks the first known prisoner transfer under a peace deal signed last year to end fighting in the eastern DRC.
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