The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group reached an agreement in Montreux, Switzerland, to facilitate unhindered humanitarian access and the release of detainees, including arrangements for the transfer of captured soldiers to state authorities within 10 days, Jeune Afrique reported on April 19. The two sides also agreed to refrain from attacks or destruction of civilian infrastructure essential to daily life, including food supplies, telecommunications, energy services, schools and hospitals.