The recent US-brokered truce between the DRC and Rwanda aims to halt decades of conflict in Africa's Great Lakes, yet it also raises fears of renewed resource exploitation in a region rich in minerals necessary for global technology. The historic suffering in eastern DRC, exacerbated by armed groups like M23 with alleged Rwandan support, signals a deep-rooted struggle fueled by mineral wealth. The agreement's silence on mineral exploitation highlights the precarious balance between achieving peace and safeguarding the DRC's resources from exploitation.
The US-brokered peace deal in Congo may cease fighting but could spur new resource exploitation, raising concerns about a postcolonial world order.
The DRC's mineral wealth, including cobalt and lithium, has historically fueled conflict, contributing to a humanitarian crisis with millions displaced.
The M23 rebel group's resurgence, aided by Rwanda, coincides with rising demand for minerals, reflecting how economic interests drive regional instability.
The peace agreement's vague stance on the mineral sector raises alarms about prioritizing resource exploitation over stability and human rights in the DRC.
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