Summary
President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the White House to sign a peace and economic agreement. The agreement aims to end long-standing conflict involving M23 rebels in the DRC, with Rwanda and DRC having previously engaged in talks to address the violence. The peace deal follows discussions and a preliminary agreement signed in Qatar and the United States earlier this year.
Key Facts
- President Trump will host DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda President Paul Kagame at the White House.
- They will sign a peace and economic agreement brokered by President Trump.
- The conflict between the DRC government and M23 rebels has lasted over a decade.
- M23 rebels are linked to the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
- The two countries signed earlier agreements in the U.S. and Qatar this year.
- M23 rebels are accused of attacks with alleged support from Rwanda, which Rwanda denies.
- At least 319 civilians were reported killed by M23 fighters in July.
- Details of the final agreement include ceasefire monitoring and prisoner exchange, but some issues remain unresolved.
