The M23 rebel group active in the easter Democratic Republic of Congo has announced it will stop fighting after being pounded by UN forces over the past week.
M23 official Museveni Sendugo said to the BBC that rebel forces had already withdrawn from the frontline.
A 3,000 strong UN brigade is currently in the DRC, fighting the rebels, who are thought to be backed by neighbouring Rwanda.
Rwanda accused DRC forces of bombing its territory on Thursday, a claim denied by the Congolese government.
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