US EditionThe US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
- Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to draft a peace deal by May 2, committing to respect each other's sovereignty and refraining from providing military support to armed groups.
- The agreement was signed by the DRC Foreign Minister and the Rwandan Foreign Minister in a meeting in Washington, D.C.
- The United States facilitated the meeting and expressed interest in investment in DRC's mineral-rich east amid ongoing violence between DRC forces and M23 rebels.
- The deal could lead to Rwandan forces withdrawing as outlined in a UN Security Council resolution, highlighting the need for seriousness in achieving peace.
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U.S. Secretary Rubio oversees Congo-Rwanda deal to ease mineral conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday oversaw the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo, bringing U.S. influence to bear in a minerals trade that has helped fuel the conflict.
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The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo.
US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to access critical minerals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo
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