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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement in Washington on Friday, which aims to end a decades-long conflict in eastern DRC that has killed thousands and displaced over 7 million people.

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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement in Washington on Friday, which aims to end a decades-long conflict in eastern DRC that has killed thousands and displaced over 7 million people.

The agreement includes provisions for respect of territorial integrity, prohibition of hostilities, and the disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration of non-state armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo.</span

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The agreement includes provisions for respect of territorial integrity, prohibition of hostilities, and the disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration of non-state armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo.

The deal emerged after M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, launched a major offensive in January 2025 that seized control of strategic cities including Goma and Bukavu in eastern DR Congo's mineral-rich region.</span

The deal emerged after M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, launched a major offensive in January 2025 that seized control of strategic cities including Goma and Bukavu in eastern DR Congo's mineral-rich region.

The peace agreement includes economic cooperation provisions that could grant the US and American companies access to critical minerals in eastern DR Congo, estimated to be worth up to $24 trillion by the US Department of Commerce.</span

The peace agreement includes economic cooperation provisions that could grant the US and American companies access to critical minerals in eastern DR Congo, estimated to be worth up to $24 trillion by the US Department of Commerce.

M23 rebel leaders have indicated the agreement may not be binding on them, with spokesman Oscar Balinda stating the US-facilitated deal does not concern the rebels, raising questions about implementation.</span

M23 rebel leaders have indicated the agreement may not be binding on them, with spokesman Oscar Balinda stating the US-facilitated deal does not concern the rebels, raising questions about implementation.

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights unanimously declared itself competent to hear a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda alleging human rights violations, requiring Rwanda to submit responses within 90 days.</span

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The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights unanimously declared itself competent to hear a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda alleging human rights violations, requiring Rwanda to submit responses within 90 days.

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This peace deal represents a major diplomatic breakthrough that could finally bring stability to a region devastated by decades of conflict. The US-mediated agreement addresses core issues like territorial integrity and disarmament while opening economic opportunities that benefit all parties. Trump's leadership has achieved what previous mediators couldn't accomplish.

This peace deal represents a major diplomatic breakthrough that could finally bring stability to a region devastated by decades of conflict. The US-mediated agreement addresses core issues like territorial integrity and disarmament while opening economic opportunities that benefit all parties. Trump's leadership has achieved what previous mediators couldn't accomplish.

Rwanda and DR Congo to sign US-mediated peace agreement

DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington

The agreement appears to reward Rwanda's aggression by granting economic benefits without ensuring justice for victims or addressing root causes of the conflict. Critics worry this minerals-for-peace arrangement echoes colonial exploitation patterns and may not achieve lasting stability without proper accountability mechanisms.

The agreement appears to reward Rwanda's aggression by granting economic benefits without ensuring justice for victims or addressing root causes of the conflict. Critics worry this minerals-for-peace arrangement echoes colonial exploitation patterns and may not achieve lasting stability without proper accountability mechanisms.

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This deal is a beacon of hope after decades of brutal conflict that claimed millions of lives. By prioritizing territorial integrity and disarmament, it signals a commitment to diplomacy over warfare. While challenges remain, the optimism of leaders and international support offers a path to lasting peace, healing wounds, and fostering stability in a region long scarred by violence.

This deal is a beacon of hope after decades of brutal conflict that claimed millions of lives. By prioritizing territorial integrity and disarmament, it signals a commitment to diplomacy over warfare. While challenges remain, the optimism of leaders and international support offers a path to lasting peace, healing wounds, and fostering stability in a region long scarred by violence.

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While such a peace deal surrounding this conflict is hopeful, Angola’s withdrawal as mediator months ago casts doubt. Unclear roles, funding shortages, and Rwanda's alleged M23 support fuel skepticism. Complex Hutu-Tutsi tensions and competing mineral interests, driven by external powers, also suggest the deal may not hold. Past failed agreements warn that diplomacy could again give way to ongoing violence.

While such a peace deal surrounding this conflict is hopeful, Angola’s withdrawal as mediator months ago casts doubt. Unclear roles, funding shortages, and Rwanda's alleged M23 support fuel skepticism. Complex Hutu-Tutsi tensions and competing mineral interests, driven by external powers, also suggest the deal may not hold. Past failed agreements warn that diplomacy could again give way to ongoing violence.

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