Jubilant residents of eastern Congo are pouring into their dusty streets this week.
They're celebrating a decision by the ruthless rebel group known as the M23 to lay down their arms.
Congo's army and rebels had been fighting for more than a year before the government forces soundly defeated the insurgents in their last stronghold.
That's a bit of a surprise for Congolese soldiers, better known for corruption, looting and rape than professionalism.
Photographer Peter Muller, who works frequently for the New York Times, says he's seeing a new discipline in the Congolese armed forces.
Muller marched with Congelese soldiers as they launched their final assault on the M23 rebels in a town called Bunagana.
At The World, we believe strongly that human-centered journalism is at the heart of an informed public and a strong democracy. We see democracy and journalism as two sides of the same coin. If you care about one, it is imperative to care about the other.
Every day, our nonprofit newsroom seeks to inform and empower listeners and hold the powerful accountable. Neither would be possible without the support of listeners like you. If you believe in our work, will you give today? We need your help now more than ever!