The Congolese military accuses the anti-government forces of violating the ceasefire arrangements.

The Congolese military issued a statement on the 20th saying that the anti-government armed group "M23 Movement" had violated the ceasefire arrangement proposed by Angola, launching attacks in several areas in eastern Congo in recent days, causing civilian casualties. The statement said that on the 18th and 19th, "M23 Movement" attacked several government military bases in North Kivu province and multiple villages in South Kivu province, resulting in civilian casualties. The Congolese military accused the "M23 Movement" of repeatedly disrupting the peace process, while also promising to continue to abide by the ceasefire arrangement proposed by Angola. The statement did not provide details on casualties.