The commander of the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surrendered in Uganda, reports the BBC.
The commander, Suiltani Makenga, is said to have, handed himself over along with hundreds of other M23 fighters to Ugandan officials.
Makenga wanted in Congo for his role in war crimes committed by his organisation.
Speaking to the BBC a Ugandan spokesperson outlined that the decision on whether or not to hand over the leader would be made after the peace deal between the rebel group and the government was signed.
The commander, Suiltani Makenga, is said to have, handed himself over along with hundreds of other M23 fighters to Ugandan officials.
Makenga wanted in Congo for his role in war crimes committed by his organisation.
Speaking to the BBC a Ugandan spokesperson outlined that the decision on whether or not to hand over the leader would be made after the peace deal between the rebel group and the government was signed.