Summary
DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take steps to reduce tension after discussions in the U.S. Despite signing a peace deal with President Trump last year, conflict in eastern DR Congo continues. The U.S. recently sanctioned Rwanda for supporting a rebel group, which has contributed to ongoing conflict.
Key Facts
- DR Congo and Rwanda held talks with the U.S. to reduce conflict.
- They plan to respect each other's borders and make progress in easing tensions.
- Rwanda agreed to remove its forces from certain areas in DR Congo.
- DR Congo will act against the FDLR, an armed group active in its eastern region.
- The U.S. sanctioned Rwanda for allegedly supporting the M23 rebels.
- The M23 group still controls significant areas in eastern DR Congo.
- Fighting in the region persists despite a 2022 peace deal.
- Rwanda denies supporting the M23 and criticizes the sanctions as biased.
