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DR Congo and M23 agree in Switzerland on near-500 prisoner swap

source: Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo -> target: M23 / AFC-M23 rebels

On 2026-04-17, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 rebels agreed in Montreux, Switzerland, to exchange 477 prisoners within ten days. The deal was presented as part of ceasefire-related arrangements and included a commitment to facilitate humanitarian access for civilians.

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