Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for 'humanitarian reasons'

The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.

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In a statement, the group - which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - cited "humanitarian reasons" for the ceasefire, after it has been capturing territory in eastern parts of the country.

The UN said at least 900 people have been killed and 2,880 injured in recent fighting in and around Goma, DR Congo's largest eastern city, after it was seized by rebels.

The G7 nations and the EU have condemned the offensive as a flagrant violation of DR Congo's sovereignty.

The alliance of rebel groups - known as the Congo River Alliance - has accused the Congolese military of killing people using aircrafts to bomb areas it holds.

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