The rebel groups in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo announced the ceasefire from Tuesday.
In a statement, the group – which includes Rwanda -backed M23 rebels – was martyred “human reasons” for the ceasefire, after they acquired lands in the eastern parts of the country.
The United Nations said that at least 900 people were killed, and 2880 were wounded in the last fighting in Juma and around, the largest city east of Dr. Kongo, after the rebels seized it.
The G7 and the European Union condemned the attack as a flagrant violation of Dr. Kongo.
The rebel groups coalition – known as the Kungo River coalition – accused the Congolese army of killing people who use aircraft to the areas they carry.
He added that he does not intend to seize any other area, although he said otherwise last week, and he will occupy its positions.
In a statement, the coalition said: “We repeat our commitment to protecting, defending the civilian population and our positions.”
Regional fighting has witnessed hundreds of thousands of people who have been displaced over the past three years. Since the beginning of 2025, more than 400,000 people have been forced from their homes, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.
Rwandan President Paul Kajami – the leader of the defense force in Rwanda – said he does not know whether his country's forces are in the Congo.
“There are many things that I do not know. But if you want to ask me, is there a problem with the Congo related to Brwanda? And that Rwanda will do anything to protect himself? I will say 100 %.” CNN on monday.
Meanwhile, human rights groups were calling for more pressure on Rwanda to decline.
The Minister of Communications at the Congo called on the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda.
Patrick Moyaya told Rwanda: “A strong decision (must be taken) must be taken not only for condemnation, but to stop what Rwanda does, because it is not acceptable if you want to maintain peace in Africa and in our region,” Patrick Moyaya told Rwanda.
“The sanctions are the minimum.”
The heads of the Congolese and Rwandans are scheduled to attend a regional peace summit in Tanzania on Friday.
With 30 years of struggle behind them, any negotiations are expected to continue if they do not collapse – because they have several times last year – can last for several months.
