‘Miracle’ Africa peace deal, signed at Trump’s urging, already unravelling
A US-backed agreement to end one of Africa’s longest wars is at risk as DR Congo and Burundi condemn Rwanda and M23 rebel advances
A just-signed agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo looked to be unravelling on Monday with the Congolese leader and Burundi slamming neighbouring Rwanda after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group attacked border areas.
Local and military sources said hundreds of fleeing Congolese and allied Burundian soldiers have sought refuge inside Burundi as a result.
“Despite our good faith and the recently ratified agreement, it is clear that Rwanda is already violating its commitments,” Tshisekedi told lawmakers, referring to attacks by Rwandan forces in several locations in South Kivu province in recent days.
“On the very day after the signing, units of the Rwandan Defence Force carried out and supported attacks with heavy weaponry,” Tshisekedi said.