Rebels
The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has expelled 16 rebel leaders, including an MLA and two former ministers, from the party for allegedly working against the officially declared candidates and defying the party's ideology. Those expelled include Narendra Niraj alias Gopal Mandal, MLA from Gopalpur in Bhagalpur district, and former
Rebels
President Ahmed al-Shara, who led the Islamist rebel force that overthrew the Assad regime, has allowed Russia to maintain a small footprint in Syria, rather than chasing it out completely. This pragmatic stance is seen as a key aspect of his efforts to survive in a complex and challenging geographic
Mediation
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing the peace process under Qatari mediation, despite ongoing differences with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, Corneille Nangaa, head of the Congo
Peace negotiations
Colombia's peace process with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has been complicated by the emergence of renegade factions that have refused to disarm and have instead continued to carry out terror attacks. Despite initial hopes for a peaceful resolution, these factions have grown stronger under President
Peace negotiations
A proposed peace deal between the Congo government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has been met with skepticism, as negotiations in Doha are set to resume. The three-phase draft, proposed by Qatar, aims to reinstate government control over rebel-held areas. However, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has expressed dissatisfaction with the draft
Peace negotiations
Fragile peace talks are unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst reports that M23 rebels have taken control of the lucrative coltan mines in eastern DR Congo. The area, worth about 15% of the world's coltan, is rich in tantalum, a heat-resistant metal in high demand by
Peace negotiations
Despite missing the Aug. 18 deadline for a peace deal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels have left the door open for further talks. The two sides traded blame for the failure to reach an agreement, but a Qatari official said both parties have responded
Mediation
A draft agreement to bring an end to fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group has been shared with both parties, according to a Qatari official involved in mediation efforts. The agreement comes ahead of an August 18 deadline, agreed upon last month between
Mediation
The M23 rebel movement, controlling large areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is withholding its participation in the ongoing peace process due to a disagreement over the release of prisoners. The rebels are insisting that the authorities in Kinshasa adhere to the Declaration of Principles, which calls for the
Mediation
Tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached a boiling point as the M23 rebel group has taken control of the localities of Luke and Katobotobo, located in the Osso Banyungu sector in Masisi territory. The takeover follows intense skirmishes between M23 fighters and local militias affiliated
Mediation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to sign a peace agreement by 18 August, as announced during a ceremony in Doha on Saturday, following several months of mediation by Qatar. While this development indicates progress, analysts are now assessing the likelihood of
Mediation
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels have made a significant step towards peace after signing the Declaration of Principles in Doha, Qatar. The agreement, facilitated by Qatar, represents a shift towards easing tensions and protecting civilians affected by the conflict. The parties have committed to establishing
