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Congo President Accuses Rwanda of Violating Peace Deal
The President of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, told his country's lawmakers that Rwanda is not following the rules of a peace agreement.
This agreement was made to stop fighting in the eastern part of Congo.
The President said Rwanda is not keeping its promises, which makes it harder to achieve peace.
The peace deal was helped by Washington, which means the United States helped to make the agreement.
The President made this speech on December 8 in the capital city of Congo, Kinshasa.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal.
The peace deal was mediated by Washington to end fighting in eastern Congo.
Tshisekedi made the accusation in a speech to lawmakers on December 8.
He stated that Rwanda is undermining efforts to achieve peace.
The speech was delivered in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Who
- Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi
- What
- Accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal
- Where
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- When
- December 8, 2023
- Why
- To address lawmakers about Rwanda's alleged violations
Key facts
- President
- Felix Tshisekedi
- Country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Accusation
- Violating peace deal
- Mediator
- Washington
- Date of Speech
- December 8
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“Today we’re succeeding where so many others have failed.”
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State Department spokesperson
Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department
“Rwanda, which continues to provide support to M23, must prevent further escalation.”
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Felix Tshisekedi
President of Congo
“Rwanda of violating the commitments it made in Washington.”
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Senior Trump administration official
Senior official in the Trump administration
“The president has made clear to both sides that implementation is what he will judge, and as he stated, he is expecting immediate results.”
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