Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Congo, Rwanda Clash Over FDLR Disarmament Protocol
Congo says a rebel group called the FDLR has agreed to give up its weapons and move to safe camps.
Rwanda says this agreement is a trick and not what the peace deal wants.
The deal in Washington said the rebels must be stopped, not talked to.
The new protocol doesn’t say how many rebels or where the camps will be.
Congo thinks it shows progress, while Rwanda wants the rebels to be neutralised immediately.
Congo claims the FDLR signed a disarmament, demobilisation, and cantonment protocol.
Rwanda rejects the protocol, calling it a delaying tactic inconsistent with the U.S.-brokered peace deal.
The protocol lacks details on the number of fighters, cantonment sites, and disarmament timeline.
Congo says the protocol aligns with the Washington agreement and shows progress.
Rwanda demands full neutralisation of the FDLR rather than negotiations.
- Who
- Congo government, Rwanda government, FDLR
- What
- Signing of a disarmament protocol and Rwanda's rejection
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Where
- Eastern Congo, Washington, DAKAR
- Why
- To implement the Washington peace deal, but disagreement over approach
- Protocol Signed
- Yes
- Rwanda's Stance
- Rejects
- FDLR
- Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda
- Peace Deal
- U.S.-brokered Washington agreement
- Disarmament Details
- Not specified