A US-brokered peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be signed in Washington on Friday. The agreement aims to end the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, where the M23 militia, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has caused widespread violence and displacement. While President Trump touted the deal, skepticism remains, particularly as the M23 hasn't committed to disarmament. The accord includes provisions on territorial integrity, disarmament, and refugee repatriation, but concerns persist about its effectiveness in addressing the conflict's root causes, including the unequal distribution of mineral wealth and weak Congolese institutions. Critics fear the agreement favors Rwanda and overlooks past aggressions.

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