Conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
President Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a serious problem but refrains from discussing a plan to resolve it. The conflict involves a powerful insurgency called M23 supported by Rwanda, with roots in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. M23 leaders aim to march towards the DRC capital Kinshasa, while the UN expresses concerns over M23 advancing towards Bukavu and committing human rights violations. Rwanda denies interest in annexation or regime change amidst accusations of illegally occupying Congolese territory.
Key Points
- Conflict acknowledged as a serious problem by President Trump
- Involvement of M23 insurgency supported by Rwanda
- Roots of conflict in the 1994 Rwandan genocide
- M23 leaders aiming to march towards Kinshasa
- UN expressing concerns over human rights violations by M23
- Accusations and denials of illegal occupation and regime change between Rwanda and DRC