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On Wednesday, technical teams representing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a provisional peace agreement, witnessed by the United States, aimed at ending the conflict in the eastern DRC.

On Wednesday, technical teams representing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a provisional peace agreement, witnessed by the United States, aimed at ending the conflict in the eastern DRC.

A joint statement issued by the three governments stated that the agreement followed "three days of constructive dialogue regarding political, security, and economic interests," building upon a Declaration of Principles signed on April 25.

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A joint statement issued by the three governments stated that the agreement followed "three days of constructive dialogue regarding political, security, and economic interests," building upon a Declaration of Principles signed on April 25.

The draft treaty includes provisions for territorial integrity, ending hostilities, demobilizing non-state armed groups, establishing a Joint Security Coordination Mechanism, refugees, humanitarian access, and creating a regional economic integration framework.

The draft treaty includes provisions for territorial integrity, ending hostilities, demobilizing non-state armed groups, establishing a Joint Security Coordination Mechanism, refugees, humanitarian access, and creating a regional economic integration framework.

Fighting in eastern DRC escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured Goma, the region's largest city, followed by the strategic town of Bukavu in February.

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Fighting in eastern DRC escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured Goma, the region's largest city, followed by the strategic town of Bukavu in February.

The conflict has also created a humanitarian crisis, with more than 7 million people displaced internally and thousands killed since the fighting intensified earlier this year.

The conflict has also created a humanitarian crisis, with more than 7 million people displaced internally and thousands killed since the fighting intensified earlier this year.

A formal ministerial signing of the peace treaty is scheduled for June 27 and will be witnessed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The signing ceremony is set to be followed by a summit of the heads of state in Washington, D.C.

A formal ministerial signing of the peace treaty is scheduled for June 27 and will be witnessed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The signing ceremony is set to be followed by a summit of the heads of state in Washington, D.C.

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The formal signing ceremony is scheduled for June 27 in Washington, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will witness foreign ministers from both countries sign the agreement. The deal builds on a declaration of principles signed in April and emerged from discussions on political, security and economic matters mediated by the United States and observed by Qatar.</span

The formal signing ceremony is scheduled for June 27 in Washington, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will witness foreign ministers from both countries sign the agreement. The deal builds on a declaration of principles signed in April and emerged from discussions on political, security and economic matters mediated by the United States and observed by Qatar.

Fighting in eastern DRC escalated dramatically in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured Goma, the region's largest city, followed by the strategic town of Bukavu in February. The M23 has since established governing structures in territories under its control, with UN and US experts confirming Rwanda provides military backing to the group, which Kigali continues to deny.</span

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Fighting in eastern DRC escalated dramatically in January when the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured Goma, the region's largest city, followed by the strategic town of Bukavu in February. The M23 has since established governing structures in territories under its control, with UN and US experts confirming Rwanda provides military backing to the group, which Kigali continues to deny.

The conflict has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with more than 7.8 million people displaced and thousands killed since fighting intensified earlier this year. Human rights organizations have documented extensive abuses, with the UN reporting 602 victims of extrajudicial executions in North and South Kivu provinces in just two months.</span

The conflict has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with more than 7.8 million people displaced and thousands killed since fighting intensified earlier this year. Human rights organizations have documented extensive abuses, with the UN reporting 602 victims of extrajudicial executions in North and South Kivu provinces in just two months.

The agreement includes provisions for the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, humanitarian access, and regional economic cooperation. However, significant questions remain about implementation, including whether M23 will withdraw from occupied territories, if Rwanda will remove its troops from eastern DRC, and how disarmament of various armed groups will be achieved.</span

The agreement includes provisions for the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, humanitarian access, and regional economic cooperation. However, significant questions remain about implementation, including whether M23 will withdraw from occupied territories, if Rwanda will remove its troops from eastern DRC, and how disarmament of various armed groups will be achieved.

The United States hopes the peace deal will unlock billions of dollars in Western investment in eastern DRC's mineral-rich region, which contains vast reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, lithium and tantalum essential for global electronics industries. Previous peace agreements between the two countries have failed, with Angola stepping down as mediator in March after multiple unsuccessful attempts at resolution.</span

The United States hopes the peace deal will unlock billions of dollars in Western investment in eastern DRC's mineral-rich region, which contains vast reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, lithium and tantalum essential for global electronics industries. Previous peace agreements between the two countries have failed, with Angola stepping down as mediator in March after multiple unsuccessful attempts at resolution.

Past peace deals have repeatedly collapsed, and this agreement leaves too many critical questions unanswered about actual troop withdrawals and rebel disarmament. Rwanda continues denying its obvious support for M23 while the group maintains control over captured territories and governing structures. Without concrete enforcement mechanisms and genuine commitment from all parties, this deal risks becoming another failed diplomatic exercise.

Past peace deals have repeatedly collapsed, and this agreement leaves too many critical questions unanswered about actual troop withdrawals and rebel disarmament. Rwanda continues denying its obvious support for M23 while the group maintains control over captured territories and governing structures. Without concrete enforcement mechanisms and genuine commitment from all parties, this deal risks becoming another failed diplomatic exercise.

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This agreement is a breakthrough in DRC-Rwanda relations. After days of meticulous negotiation, the treaty settles all areas of contention, from territorial integrity to the status of refugees, while fostering closer ties between the two countries via economic integration and the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism. Combined, the treaty will bring a troubled region closer to peace and harmony.

This agreement is a breakthrough in DRC-Rwanda relations. After days of meticulous negotiation, the treaty settles all areas of contention, from territorial integrity to the status of refugees, while fostering closer ties between the two countries via economic integration and the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism. Combined, the treaty will bring a troubled region closer to peace and harmony.

Joint Statement on Peace Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, Mediated by the United States and Observed by the State of Qatar

While the agreement is welcome, to truly secure peace, the U.S. has to be willing to invest in it. By funding local projects to develop infrastructure and support livelihoods, as well as by providing security, the U.S. can change incentive structures to promote peace and discourage conflict. Otherwise, the lack of material difference will cause this agreement to fail like those before it.

While the agreement is welcome, to truly secure peace, the U.S. has to be willing to invest in it. By funding local projects to develop infrastructure and support livelihoods, as well as by providing security, the U.S. can change incentive structures to promote peace and discourage conflict. Otherwise, the lack of material difference will cause this agreement to fail like those before it.

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