US Pushes For June Peace Deal Between Rwanda And Congo

 

US Pushes For June Peace Deal Between Rwanda And Congo The United States is actively encouraging rapid progress toward a peace settlement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming for an agreement by June or July. A senior U.S. diplomat, Troy Fitrell, emphasized an “extremely aggressive timeline,” highlighting ongoing efforts by technical teams to advance negotiations.

Fitrell noted that discussions are at a critical stage and that the U.S. is pushing for decisive action without delay. The effort follows a missed opportunity for a foreign ministers’ meeting in May, reflecting persistent tensions and mistrust between Rwanda and the DRC. Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebel group, which has recently seized territory in eastern Congo, while the DRC accuses Rwanda of backing the rebels. In addition to U.S. diplomatic efforts, a separate Qatar-led mediation process involving the Congolese government and M23 rebels is underway, though both sides are still engaged in consultations. Deep mistrust and regional complexities remain significant hurdles to peace.

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