DRC accuses Rwanda of peace deal violations as M23 advances in the east

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DRC President Accuses Rwanda of Violating Peace Deal as M23 Advances

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has squarely pinned the blame for violating a newly signed peace deal on his long-time rival, Rwandan leader Paul Kagame. The DRC president made these accusations in a heated address to lawmakers on Monday, claiming that Rwanda had carried out attacks with heavy weaponry just one day after signing the accord.

Tshisekedi's allegations come as the M23 rebel group, backed by Kigali, has been rapidly advancing on the town of Uvira near the Burundi border. The latest developments have left hundreds of Congolese and Burundian troops seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi.

The US-brokered peace deal, signed on December 4, aimed to bring an end to years of conflict between the DRC and Rwanda. However, the DRC president's claims suggest that the agreement has already been breached by Kigali. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has dismissed these allegations as "ridiculous" and an attempt to deflect blame.

Meanwhile, Washington is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in eastern DRC. The US State Department has called on Rwanda to prevent further escalation of the conflict, with a spokesperson stating that "Rwanda, which continues to provide support to M23, must prevent further escalation."

Despite the DRC's best efforts to defend its territory, M23 fighters have made significant gains in recent days. Local sources report that hundreds of troops have been forced to flee Burundi, and several towns are now under siege.

The latest clashes come as a series of ceasefire agreements have failed to bring peace to eastern DRC. The region remains one of the most volatile in Africa, with years of conflict having left deep scars on civilians and communities.

The Trump administration's optimism about the new accord seems misplaced, given the escalating violence on the ground. As tensions continue to simmer, it remains to be seen whether the agreement will ultimately bring lasting peace to the embattled region.
 
🤔 this is getting old 🙄 how many times do we need to see africa's conflict escalate before someone actually takes responsibility and does something about it? 🤷‍♂️ meanwhile, hundreds of innocent people are being displaced and dying 💀 it's not just about the peace deal, it's about leadership and accountability 👊
 
🤔 This is getting really concerning... I mean, Rwanda just signed a peace deal with the DRC and already they're breaking it? 🚫 The US is all over this like white on rice, saying Rwanda has to step in and stop M23 from advancing. But what's going on here? Is this some kind of proxy war? 🤝 And what about the civilians caught in the middle? I feel bad for them... they can't afford to take sides in this mess. The DRC president seems pretty angry, and rightfully so. Who breaks a peace deal just days after signing it? 😡 It's like Kagame is trying to stir up more chaos on purpose. We need to see some serious action from the US and other international players to stop this bloodshed. 🙏
 
idk man, i think tshisekedi is being super dramatic... like, he's accusing kagame of violating a peace deal right after signing it? that sounds like a pretty weak excuse for not being able to control your own rebels 🤔

on the other hand, if rwanda is really providing support to m23 and those fighters are making gains, then maybe kagame should be held accountable? 🚫 but at the same time, i don't think tshisekedi's got a great track record of keeping his word either... he's been in power for like 5 years now and nothing's really changed in the drc 🤷‍♂️

and what about the us getting involved? they're basically backing rwanda to take on the drc, which is just gonna lead to more bloodshed 💔
 
Ugh, this is so messy 🤯. I just wanna make a layout out of all these accusations and blame games... okay, so Congolese President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda's Paul Kagame of violating the peace deal, but Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe calls it "ridiculous" 💁‍♂️. And then the US gets involved, like, what's up with that? 🤔 Can't they just make a simple peace map or something? 🗺️ It's like, the M23 rebels are getting all the attention, but what about the innocent civilians caught in the middle? 🤕 I swear, if I had to design a peace timeline right now, it would be so complicated...
 
😞 this is getting out of hand... like Rwanda did something wrong by supporting M23? 🤔 didn't they have a stake in stopping the DRC's instability? and what about all those ceasefire agreements that failed? shouldn't we be focusing on finding a real solution rather than blaming one country for everything? 🌎 it's just so frustrating when politics gets in the way of people's lives... 💔
 
😕 I'm really worried about what's going on in the DRC right now... like, can't these leaders just talk to each other and figure out their differences? 🤯 It feels like all these years of conflict have made them super paranoid and aggressive. The US is trying to step in, but it's hard to know if anyone will actually listen.

I remember when I was traveling in Africa a few years ago, I saw so many beautiful places that had been devastated by war. It breaks my heart to think that this could happen again. 🌎 And what really gets me is that all these countries are basically related - Rwanda and the DRC are like next-door neighbors! So it's crazy that they can't work out their issues without causing so much chaos.

I don't know, maybe I'm just naive, but I still believe in the power of diplomacy and dialogue. If anyone can resolve this conflict, it's the leaders of these countries. They need to put aside their differences and think about what's best for their people. 🤞
 
OMG, this is so concerning 🤕💔 The fact that Rwanda is backing M23 and now the DRC president is accusing them of violating a peace deal is just devastating 😢 I mean, what's going on here? It seems like we're going backwards instead of forwards. I know we can't control everything, but it's disheartening to see the US getting involved only after things have escalated 🤦‍♂️ The Trump admin might've been optimistic, but I'm not so sure about that anymore 🙅‍♀️
 
🤕 The thing is, both Rwanda and DRC need to step up their game here 🔄. It's like they're playing a really bad game of chess where everyone loses 😩. If Kagame wants peace, why's M23 getting all this support? And if Tshisekedi wants peace, why hasn't he done more about it himself? 🤔 They need to stop blaming each other and start working together instead of trying to tear each other down 💣. The US is right to step in and try to prevent further escalation, but they can't do it alone 🚫. It's going to take a lot more than just words for this conflict to end 🔇.
 
🤔 This whole situation is a perfect example of how quickly things can escalate when diplomacy fails 😒. I mean, think about it, Rwanda and the DRC were on the verge of signing this huge peace deal, but then Kigali pulled out the big guns (literally) and M23 starts marching towards Uvira. It's like they're trying to prove a point... or worse, break the deal on purpose 🤷‍♂️.

But what really gets me is how Washington is scrambling to step in and prevent further bloodshed. They're calling out Rwanda to stop supporting M23, but are they doing enough? The thing is, when you have so much power and influence, it's hard to just walk away from a conflict without some strings attached 💸.

It makes me wonder, what would happen if the US, Rwanda, and the DRC all just took a step back, breathed, and tried to communicate like humans instead of just dealing with their egos and interests? Maybe then we'd see some real progress towards peace 🙏.
 
can't believe rwanda would just break a peace deal like that 🤯, looks like paul kagame's all about power and control, no regard for human lives 🚫. i think it's time for the international community to step in and put pressure on rwanda to stop backing m23, usa needs to do better than just calling them out 🙄. what's going on with the burundi troops seeking refuge, should be a major concern for the world 🌎. also, have you noticed how the us is always trying to play both sides, doesn't seem very fair 🤔.
 
🤔 this whole thing just feels like a cycle of pain and mistrust... drc president accuses rwanda of violating peace deal but doesn't it all feel like just another chapter in the same book? the us brokered accord, it's like they're trying to put a bandaid on a bullet wound. what does it say about our world that we still can't seem to get it right when it comes to conflict and power struggles? 🤷‍♂️
 
Ugh, this Rwanda thing is getting so messy 😩! I mean, can't they just stick to one side? It's like they're trying to create more problems than they solve. And now the US is all up in arms about it 🤔... I don't get why they can't just sit down and talk it out. The peace deal was supposed to be a solution, not a bunch of back-and-forth blame games 🙄. And what's with M23? Can't we just call them by their real name or something? It's like they're trying to confuse us on purpose 🤯... Anyway, this whole thing is making my layout-heavy news feed look boring in comparison 😴
 
this is so worrying 🤕 the US trying to broker peace but it seems like Rwanda's not taking this seriously at all 🙄 meanwhile hundreds of people are fleeing their homes and losing everything they've worked for...the US needs to do more than just issue statements, they need to take action 💪
 
I don't think we should jump to conclusions about Rwanda just yet 🤔. I mean, sure, Paul Kagame's got a history with Congo and all that, but accusing him of violating a peace deal without any evidence? That seems pretty unfair 😒. And what about the US trying to broker this whole thing in the first place? Are they really so biased against Rwanda? 🤷‍♂️ I'm not saying Kagame's perfect or anything, but let's hear both sides before we start throwing stones 💥.

And have you seen the latest reports on M23? It's like these rebels just keep popping up out of nowhere 🌪️. The US is worried, yeah, but they're also the ones who've been backing them all along 😳. How about taking a closer look at their own role in this mess before we start criticizing Rwanda? ⚠️
 
man this is getting so out of hand 🤯 the US can't even trust Rwanda to follow through on a peace deal, and now they're backing some rebel group in the DRC? 🤔 what's going on here? it just feels like more of the same old conflict and bloodshed. I'm so tired of hearing about these endless wars in africa and how no one ever gets held accountable for their actions 😩
 
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