Fighting between Rwanda and Congo continues despite Trump-brokered peace deal

More than 400 civilians have been killed in ongoing fighting in the Uvira region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since December 1st, as reported by regional officials. The violence has escalated despite recent diplomatic efforts to broker peace in the area, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.

Rwanda has denied any involvement in the recent violence in South Kivu, instead blaming the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi for violating a peace agreement reached in Washington. The Rwandan government has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and adherence to the terms of the accord, as reported by FRANCE 24’s Juliette Montilly.

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M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, have advanced into the city of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), transforming it into a ghost town amid escalating violence. The Red Cross is treating numerous casualties at a hospital that is struggling to cope with the influx of injured individuals, just days after a peace agreement was signed between DRC and Rwanda.

Rwanda-backed fighters have reportedly seized control of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), although the Congolese government has not confirmed this loss. The situation has escalated rapidly, with the UN indicating that approximately 200,000 people have been displaced in just five days due to the advancing conflict. Emmet Livingstone, reporting from Kinshasa, highlights the deteriorating conditions in the region.

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Over 400 civilians have been reported killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating violence attributed to Rwandan-backed rebel groups, with the government accusing Rwanda of violating a recent peace truce. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, including women and children, raising alarms about the humanitarian crisis in the region.

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has captured the strategic eastern DR Congo town of Uvira, escalating violence in the region just after a peace deal was signed in Washington between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi. This development has led to significant civilian displacement, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing the area as fighting intensifies.