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US-Brokered Peace Agreement Signed Between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo

A new peace deal aims to end decades of conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on sovereignty and humanitarian access.

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  • President Trump hosted a ceremony at the White House to celebrate the US-brokered peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • The agreement addresses long-standing tensions rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and aims to promote regional stability and peaceful coexistence.
  • Key provisions include troop withdrawal, disarmament, and ensuring humanitarian access for over 7 million displaced people in Congo.
  • The deal is seen as a significant step towards peace, with the Congolese and Rwandan presidents set to visit Washington to finalize the agreement.
  • Analysts warn of potential challenges for armed groups like M23 in adhering to the terms of the agreement despite the positive outlook for peace.
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Center-leaning sources frame the peace deal as a significant diplomatic achievement, emphasizing U.S. involvement and the potential for stability in Congo. However, they also highlight ongoing challenges, such as armed groups and humanitarian crises, suggesting skepticism about the deal's effectiveness and the complexities of regional dynamics.

"The agreement details general expectations but is short on how it will be implemented, particularly in getting the key actors of the conflict — the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels — to lay down their arms, according to a copy seen by The Associated Press."

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"The agreement details general expectations but is short on how it will be implemented, particularly in getting the key actors of the conflict — the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels — to lay down their arms, according to a copy seen by The Associated Press."

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"The signing of a historic peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda marks a glorious triumph for the cause of peace."

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"Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of devastating conflict between the two neighbours, and potentially granting the US lucrative mineral access."

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"The deal is central to the administration's approach to conflict reduction around the globe."

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The main provisions include troop withdrawal, disarmament, and ensuring humanitarian access for over 7 million displaced people in Congo.

Challenges include unclear timelines and benchmarks, conditional troop withdrawal by Rwanda dependent on the Congolese army's success against armed groups like the FDLR, and potential resistance from armed groups such as M23.

The agreement aims to ensure humanitarian access for over 7 million displaced people in Congo, facilitating aid delivery and improving conditions for those affected by long-standing conflict.

The agreement addresses long-standing tensions rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and subsequent cross-border conflicts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to visit Washington to finalize the agreement and advance the peace process.

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