DAKAR, Senegal — A proposed peace deal between the government of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seeks to reinstate government control over rebel-held areas, according to a copy of the draft seen by The Associated Press.

The draft, which was proposed by Qatar, outlines a three-phase process to achieve peace. The proposal will be discussed under mediation by both parties in Doha in coming days. Those directly involved in the peace efforts confirmed its authenticity to AP.

Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prévot, told reporters on Tuesday that Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is not satisfied with the draft agreement.

“A new phase of discussions will open in the coming hours and days in Doha. President Tshisekedi confirmed to me that the proposed text is not satisfactory. That

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