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A number of armed groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for a ceasefire. The commanders of the rebel groups issued a statement to Congolese authorities saying they will cease hostilities on the 23rd of December. Eastern DRC has been plagued by conflict for decades. Their call comes in the wake of a military offensive by Congolese troops and UN peacekeepers.
A number of armed groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for a ceasefire. The commanders of the rebel groups issued a statement to Congolese authorities saying they will cease hostilities on the 23rd of December. Eastern DRC has been plagued by conflict for decades. Their call comes in the wake of a military offensive by Congolese troops and UN peacekeepers.
Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.
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