A peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is set to be signed, aimed at halting a conflict in eastern DRC that has led to thousands of deaths and mass displacement. Accusations persist that Rwanda supports the M23 rebel group causing unrest in the DRC, which Rwanda denies. The pact reflects broader geopolitical interests, as the US considers investing in the resource-rich area contingent on stabilization efforts, addressing decades of conflict fueled by various militias and historical tensions dating back to the Rwandan genocide.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are expected to sign a United States-mediated peace deal on Friday following several months of conflict that has killed thousands of people and displaced millions in resource-rich eastern DRC.
The peace agreement comes amid reports that the US is considering investments in the mineral-rich region in return for security and calm in an area where dozens of militias vying for resource control have operated since the mid-1990s.
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