Rwanda has welcomed a landmark peace declaration signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group in Doha, Qatar, marking a potential turning point in ending decades of conflict in eastern DRC. 🕊️
The agreement, mediated by Qatar after months of talks, outlines core principles for peace and sets the stage for further negotiations. Rwanda praised the deal as addressing the conflict's root causes while calling it a 'significant step' toward restoring security in the Great Lakes region. 💬
This follows a separate peace pact between Rwanda and the DRC last month in Washington, signaling a thaw in tensions. While Kinshasa has long accused Rwanda of backing M23 rebels (a claim Kigali denies), both nations now appear focused on dialogue. 🤝
Eastern DRC’s instability—fueled by over 120 armed groups—has displaced millions. The M23’s resurgence in 2021 intensified violence, with rebels capturing key cities like Goma earlier this year. 🌍
"We all have to support continuation of progress to the conclusion," Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry urged, highlighting Qatar’s role alongside African Union efforts.
