M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo declared a unilateral ceasefire, effective Tuesday, in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by recent fighting in Goma, which killed 900 people. The ceasefire comes as regional leaders prepare for peace talks, with calls for a safe passage for humanitarian aid for the hundreds of thousands displaced. Although the M23 rebels advanced in eastern Congo, they affirmed no intention to capture Bukavu or Kinshasa. The situation remains tense, with accusations of foreign backing and stalled negotiations with the Congolese government amid a significant humanitarian crisis.