US EditionM23 rebels entrench their rule in east Congo even as Trump claims peace
M23 rebels control more mineral-rich territory in eastern DRC and continue offensives despite a non-binding peace deal brokered by the U.S., with Rwanda's covert support cited.
- Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the Washington deal even as M23 rebels seized mineral-rich parts of eastern DRC and launched fresh offensives.
- Rwanda continues to provide covert support to M23 while publicly denying backing, and a U.N. Security Council report says Kigali exerts command and control and supplies military hardware.
- Both sides had heavily reinforced the front lines with thousands of new forces and advanced materiel, while M23 waged smaller offensives and the Congolese military launched airstrikes.
- Given continued fighting, the U.S.-backed framework is undermined, as recent developments show the Washington Accords alone cannot change on‑the‑ground dynamics, urging more involvement from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- The U.S. could condition investments or consider sanctions, threatening to withhold funds unless Rwanda cuts M23 support; Washington should also press Kinshasa to pursue compromises and stop backing rival militias.
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In an interview with Politiken, a spokesman for the rebel group M23, which has annexed large parts of DR Congo and is supported by Rwanda, says that the group has not been involved in Trump's peace plan. However, the M23 welcomes the agreement.
The Rwandese-backed M23 rebels intensified their offensive on Uvira, which is believed to be on the verge of falling, at the risk of regional fire.
US, European powers urge Rwanda to halt DR Congo offensive as militia enters key city
The US and European countries on Tuesday urged Rwanda and its allied M23 rebel militia to halt an offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), just days after the countries signed a peace deal in Washington. The appeal came as M23 fighters entered the strategic Congolese city of Uvira, sending thousands of civilians fleeing into neighbouring Burundi.
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Some 200,000 flee new push by Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump deal
Dec 9 (Reuters) - About 200,000 people have fled their homes in eastern Congo in recent days, the United Nations said, as Rwanda-backed rebels march on a strategic town just days after Donald Trump hosted the Rwandan and Congolese leaders to proclaim peace.
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