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UN Deploys to Monitor DRC Ceasefire Amid Rising Conflict

2/3/2026

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo will deploy a team to Uvira to monitor the ceasefire between the government and AFC/M23.
Doha-mediated talks produced terms for ceasefire monitoring between the government and AFC/M23.
Congolese forces regained control of Uvira after the rebels withdrew.
The United States is facilitating discussions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.
Drone attacks targeting Kisangani escalate the ongoing conflict.

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo will deploy a team to Uvira to monitor the ceasefire between the government and AFC/M23.
Doha-mediated talks produced terms for ceasefire monitoring between the government and AFC/M23.
Congolese forces regained control of Uvira after the rebels withdrew.
The United States is facilitating discussions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.
Drone attacks targeting Kisangani escalate the ongoing conflict.