The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has accused Rwanda of violating its commitments to a peace deal, just days after signing agreements aimed at ending years of conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east.
Tshisekedi made the accusations in a speech to lawmakers, stating that Rwanda’s actions are undermining efforts to implement the U.S. and Qatar-brokered agreements signed in recent months between Congo, Rwanda, and the rebel group M23.
The accusations come amidst escalating violence, with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advancing in an area close to the border with Burundi, seizing the village of Luvungi.
The Congolese army and local defense forces have clashed with the rebels, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 people, including civilians and children. Rwanda denies backing the rebels, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
