Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row
Summary
Rwanda is leaving a regional group called the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas) after a disagreement over its involvement with rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Rwanda was not allowed to become the chairman of Eccas, which led them to exit the organization. A peace plan between Rwanda and DR Congo is being worked on, with the hope of easing tensions.Key Facts
- Rwanda announced it is withdrawing from Eccas, a central African regional organization.
- Eccas has 11 member countries and rotates its chairmanship among them.
- Rwanda was set to take over the chairmanship but was blocked at a recent meeting.
- DR Congo accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group, which affects parts of eastern DR Congo.
- There is a peace plan being drafted between Rwanda and DR Congo, with help from the U.S.
- Eccas leaders acknowledged Rwanda's alleged aggression against DR Congo and urged withdrawal of its troops.
- A UN report mentioned that up to 4,000 Rwandan troops were fighting with the M23 rebels, but Rwanda denied these claims.
- Rwanda has previously left Eccas in 2007 but rejoined later.
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