Congo & Rwanda Set to Ink Historic Peace Accord
Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a peace agreement in Washington on June 27, aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The draft agreement includes provisions for territorial respect and conditional integration of armed groups. The ongoing fighting has displaced millions, creating a humanitarian crisis.
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Congo and Rwanda are poised to sign a significant peace agreement in Washington on June 27. The joint announcement by both nations and the US State Department detailed the framework aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in eastern Congo.
Accusations have flown, with Congo accusing Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels, supported by 4,000 Rwandan troops according to UN experts, though Rwanda denies the claim. Despite past failed peace talks, this agreement focuses on respecting territorial integrity and integrating non-state armed groups.
The eastern Congo conflict, involving about a hundred armed groups, has escalated this year. The humanitarian crisis has displaced more than 7 million people, and the M23 offensive seized major Congolese cities, worsening the situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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