Could violence in the DRC become a regional conflict?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 13, 2025 at 07:27 PM

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The United States and the United Nations have cautioned that violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) risks escalating into a regional conflict. In December 2025, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized a city in the DRC, resulting in hundreds of deaths. This occurred just over a week after the US brokered a peace deal. Experts suggest the situation is dangerous, with potential for wider regional instability. The conflict involves the DRC government and the M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, raising concerns about international involvement and further violence.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Rwandan-backed rebels ×260% United States ×370% M23 rebels ×280% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×4100%

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regional conflict 100% violence 80% democratic republic of the congo 80% rwandan-backed rebels 70% m23 rebels 60% peace deal 50% united states 40%

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85%

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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