Rwanda and DR Congo Sign U.S.-Brokered Deal Amid Ongoing Conflict
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi signed a peace agreement at the White House on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump witnessed the signing ceremony.
The accord aims to end the long-running conflict between the two nations. This conflict is centered in eastern DRC, a region rich in minerals.
However, intense fighting continues in eastern DRC despite the deal. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are making rapid advances against Congolese government forces.
The continued violence creates immediate doubts about the new agreement's impact. Observers now question whether the diplomatic effort in Washington can halt the fighting on the ground.