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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Saleh Mwanamilongo and Wilson McMakin

Congo's draft peace deal with M23 seeks to return government control to rebel-held areas

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A proposed peace deal between the government of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seeks to reinstate government control over rebel-held areas, according to a copy of the draft seen by The Associated Press.

The deal, which was proposed by Qatar, outlines a three-phase process to achieve peace. The proposal will be discussed under mediation by both parties in Doha in coming days.

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