Uganda, Dec. 8 -- The M23 rebels have agreed to withdraw from the territory they captured, including Bunagana border and Kitigoma townships on DR Congo side, a day after the United States and Kenya Defence Forces warned the group and its supporters.

The M23 spokesperson, Mr Lawrence Kanyuka, in a statement on Tuesday said they were ready to disengage and withdraw, but requested a meeting with the East African Community regional force and ad-hoc verification mechanism to agree on the process.

"In regards to the implementation of the said recommendations, the M23 is ready to start disengagement and withdraw, even though it was not represented in the said summit. The M23 lends its support to the regional efforts to bring long-lasting peace...