The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group has declared a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for humanitarian reasons. The unilateral ceasefire began on Tuesday. Last week, the group seized Goma, the main city in eastern DRC, with the help of thousands of Rwandan troops. The United Nations estimates that over 900 people were killed and hundreds of thousands have been displaced. The rebels have been advancing towards Bukavu, declaring their goal of eventually taking the capital. Now, they have stated that they no longer intend to attack the city. It is unclear if the DRC’s military will respect the ceasefire. 

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