M23 ready to withdraw from Uvira, South Kivu, expects demilitarization

M23, a rebel group operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has announced its readiness to withdraw from Uvira, located in South Kivu. This decision comes as a result of mediation efforts by Qatar and is described by M23 as a "goodwill gesture."

In exchange for the withdrawal, M23 expects that the city will remain "demilitarized." The specifics regarding the timeline and logistics of the withdrawal have not been disclosed.

This development follows ongoing tensions in the region, where various armed groups have been active. The situation in Uvira is part of a broader context of conflict in eastern Congo, which has seen numerous attempts at peace negotiations and ceasefires in recent years.

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