Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) accused Rwanda of breaking a peace agreement soon after its signing. The armed group M23, allegedly backed by Rwanda, continued to advance in the eastern DRC. The United States expressed concern over the continuing violence despite the peace deal.
Key Facts
- The DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of violating a newly signed peace deal.
- Rwanda allegedly backed the M23 armed group, which has been advancing in the eastern DRC.
- The peace deal was signed in Washington, DC, with both nations' leaders and brokered by the US.
- M23 advanced towards the town of Uvira near the Burundi border.
- Fighting near the town of Sange resulted in at least 36 deaths.
- The US State Department expressed deep concern over ongoing violence.
- Burundi accused Rwanda of attacking near its border, injuring two people.
