The rebel leader Laurent Nkunda agreed to support UN efforts to restore peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday even as his troops were battling government forces. After meeting the UN special envoy, Olusegun Obasanjo, Nkunda said he would respect a ceasefire, contribute to a mission monitoring violations, and open a humanitarian corridor for people displaced by months of heavy fighting in North Kivu province. "Today is a great day for us because we were losing many men and now we have a message of peace," said Nkunda, who wore a grey suit ... (more)