Peace Negotiations
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 09:12
After the success of the Congolese army and U.N. peacekeepers in defeating M23 rebels, the U.N. Security Council agreed on Wednesday that attention should now turn to tackling other armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, envoys said.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 08:53
US welcomes ceasefire in eastern DRC as civilians return to war-ravaged towns and villages following two decades of conflict.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 08:45
Having helped rout one powerful rebel group in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, United Nations peacekeepers are expected to turn their attention to subduing another, diplomats said Wednesday, as the Security Council prepared to draft a statement on the next steps in that vast, mineral-rich country.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 08:15
The commander of the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surrendered in Uganda, sources have told the BBC.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:59
As the Congolese rebel group M23 began surrendering its weapons Wednesday, neighboring Rwanda called for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to turn its attention to tackling another rebel group.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:55
M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began surrendering its weapons Wednesday, a day after the group said it was giving up its fight.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:47
A Ugandan military official says the top commander of a rebel group in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo has surrendered.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:30
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks after a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, addressing the issues of settlements and foreign investment.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:25
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netenyahu give joint remarks on Iran, Syria, and the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 06:19
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Announcement by the M23 Rebels in the DRC, November 5, 2013.