In a critical effort to revive a fragile peace agreement, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are holding fresh talks in Washington, DC, this week. These discussions aim to breathe life into a deal that has seen limited progress since its signing in June. The focus is on evaluating the initial phase of a joint security plan designed to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, a Rwandan rebel group active in eastern DRC. However, deep-seated tensions threaten the process. Kigali accuses Kinshasa of militarizing the region and collaborating with other militias, while the DRC defends its partnerships as necessary to counter the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The success of these talks hinges on whether the two neighbors can move beyond mutual accusations and translate their commitments into concrete, cooperative action for lasting peace.
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