Rwanda does not have 'political will' to honour peace deal, DR Congo minister says
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) government says Rwanda is not willing to follow a 2025 peace agreement signed between the two countries. DR Congo’s spokesperson Patrick Muyaya called on the United States and other international actors to put more pressure on Rwanda, while Rwanda accused DR Congo of not dealing with rebel groups as promised.Key Facts
- DR Congo and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace deal in 2025 aimed at ending conflict.
- DR Congo’s Minister of Communication, Patrick Muyaya, said Rwanda lacks the "political will" to implement the deal.
- Muyaya asked the US to use stronger measures to ensure Rwanda complies with the agreement.
- Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe claimed DR Congo has not fulfilled its part, especially regarding a rebel group called the FDLR.
- The FDLR is one of the largest armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo.
- Muyaya denied these claims and said they are excuses used by Rwanda to justify its actions in DR Congo.
- Both sides remain committed to peace, but tensions and accusations continue.
- The issue is part of ongoing instability and conflict in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
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