Michael Kaloki

According to the United Nations, since the start of this year, thousands have been killed in the conflict in eastern Congo.

For NPR News, I'm Michael Kaloki in Nairobi.

Fighting in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces has been going on for decades now under a mediation effort from the M23.

Hosted by the Qatari government and backed by the United States, both sides yesterday signed the framework agreement for a peace deal in the Qatari capital, Doha.

According to Massad Boulos, President Trump's senior advisor for Africa, the deal covers eight protocols, which include the exchange of prisoners and the monitoring of a ceasefire.

Boulos added that more still needs to be done.

to reach an agreement on how a number of the protocols will be implemented.

According to the United Nations, since the start of this year, thousands have been killed in the conflict in eastern Congo.

For NPR News, I'm Michael Kaloki in Nairobi.