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

Congo's government and rebels say they are working toward a truce in the east

Congo's government and a coalition of insurgents in the country's east including the M23 rebels have agreed to work toward a truce following peace talks in Qatar, a joint statement said Wednesday.

The statement was posted online by spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka of the M23 rebels, and confirmed by government spokesman Patrick Muyaya in comments to local media outlets.

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