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Will a new deal end war in eastern DR Congo?

Will a new deal end war in eastern DR Congo?

Summary

A peace agreement has been signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, facilitated by the United States. This deal requires Rwanda to pull back troops from eastern Congo who had been supporting the armed group M23.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have a history of conflict.
  • A peace deal was signed in the United States to end the fighting.
  • Rwanda will remove troops from eastern Congo.
  • These Rwandan troops were backing the armed group M23.
  • The M23 group had taken over important cities and mining regions in Congo.
  • The peace agreement aims to prevent a wider regional conflict.
  • The agreement involves interests related to Congolese minerals, though details are not specified.
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