# DR Congo frees 15 prisoners to M23 rebels under Doha peace deal

DR Congo released 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of the Doha-mediated peace process. The move is a confidence-building step aimed at easing tensions in the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. It signals progress in fragile talks between the government and the rebel group.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/7/dr-congo-releases-15-prisoners-to-m23-rebels-as-part-of-doha-peace-process?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:21:01 +0000