DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
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Following US-hosted talks in Washington, DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take steps to de-escalate tensions amid ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo. The agreement includes respecting each other's sovereignty, with Rwanda disengaging its forces and DR Congo intensifying efforts to neutralize the FDLR, a Rwandan armed group operating in its territory. The US, which recently sanctioned Rwandan defense forces for allegedly supporting the M23 rebel group, brokered the agreement. Despite a previous US-brokered peace deal, fighting has persisted, with the M23 continuing to control significant portions of eastern DR Congo. Rwanda denies supporting the M23, claiming its military presence is defensive against threats from armed groups.
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AI-ExtractedRwanda describes the FDLR as a "genocidal militia".
The US accused Rwanda of directly supporting the M23 rebel group.
The US sanctioned the Rwandan Defence Forces and four senior officials earlier this month.
DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take "concrete steps" to ease tensions after talks hosted by the US.
M23 still controls large parts of eastern DR Congo.
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