Summary
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) plan to sign a peace agreement mediated by the United States, aiming to end several months of conflict in the eastern DRC. The DRC accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group, which has seized key cities, while Rwanda denies these claims. The conflict has caused significant loss of life and displacement of people.
Key Facts
- Rwanda and the DRC will sign a peace deal mediated by the United States.
- The conflict in eastern DRC has killed thousands and displaced millions.
- The DRC accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group; Rwanda denies this.
- M23 has taken over strategic cities like Goma and Bukavu.
- The U.S. is considering investments in the region for stability.
- The DRC-Rwanda conflict has historical roots dating back to the 1990s.
- Eastern DRC is rich in valuable minerals like coltan and cobalt.
- The United Nations reported Rwanda's support for M23 in 2022, a claim Rwanda disputes.
