M23 rebels declare unilateral ceasefire in DR Congo

The situation in Goma, DR Congo, remains volatile as a result of clashes between the M23 rebels and the army and its allies. The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have been fighting for the rights of their minority group. In the latest round of violence, at least 700 people were killed and close to 3,000 injured, while thousands more were injured and 900 killed in previous battles. The rebels have made no pledge to relinquish control of the strategically significant city of Goma, although they have declared a unilateral ceasefire, which is set to begin on Tuesday.