M23 rebels in Congo announce unilateral ceasefire amid G7 calls for halt to offensive

M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced a unilateral ceasefire starting Tuesday. This comes after the Group of Seven nations urged the militia to stop its offensive, which has caused significant unrest in eastern Congo. The rebels recently captured Goma and are advancing toward Bukavu, leading to clashes with the Congolese army. The United Nations reported at least 900 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries in Goma during the conflict. Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebels, who claim to protect Tutsis in Congo. An emergency summit of eastern and southern African leaders will begin Friday in Tanzania to address the ongoing conflict.