Congo confirmed the first batch of former M23 rebels that would receive amnesty in line with an agreement adopted last year, reports the Associated Press.
The Congolese Justice Ministry announced that roughly 50 people who were involved with the M23 at the final stages of the conflict last year would be granted amnesty. The ministry said that it was considering amnesties on a case by case basis.
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