Archive · 13 Dec 2025
US Accuses Rwanda of Fueling War in Congo
The United States has accused Rwanda of causing trouble and war in a nearby country called the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The US says Rwanda is helping a rebel group called M23, which is fighting in eastern Congo.
This is making the situation worse and causing more people to get hurt and leave their homes.
The US wants Rwanda to stop and follow the peace deal they agreed to.
Rwanda says it's not helping the rebels and blames other countries for the fighting.
The rebels say they are protecting their people, but the US is worried and wants everyone to stop fighting.
The US accuses Rwanda of fueling instability and war in eastern Congo through support for the M23 rebel group.
Rwanda denies backing M23 and blames Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting.
M23 claims it is fighting to protect ethnic Tutsi communities in eastern Congo.
The latest M23 advance comes after Congolese and Rwandan leaders met with US President Donald Trump and affirmed their commitment to a US-brokered peace deal.
The US is engaging with all sides to urge restraint and avoid further escalation, including refraining from hostile anti-Tutsi rhetoric.
- Who
- United States, Rwanda, M23 rebels, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi
- What
- US accuses Rwanda of fueling instability and war in eastern Congo through support for M23 rebels
- When
- December 12, 2014
- Where
- United Nations, New York; Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
- Why
- To hold Rwanda accountable for its alleged role in the conflict and to urge restraint and avoid further escalation
United States and Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda and M23 Rebels
Support for M23 Rebels
United States and Democratic Republic of Congo
The US accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group, which is causing instability in eastern Congo.
Rwanda and M23 Rebels
Rwanda denies backing M23 and blames Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting.
Violation of Peace Deal
United States and Democratic Republic of Congo
The US claims Rwanda's actions violate the Washington Accords signed under President Donald Trump.
Rwanda and M23 Rebels
Rwanda maintains it is not violating any agreements and is not supporting the rebels.
Motivation for Conflict
United States and Democratic Republic of Congo
The US is concerned about the escalation and wants all sides to refrain from hostile rhetoric.
Rwanda and M23 Rebels
M23 claims it is fighting to protect ethnic Tutsi communities in eastern Congo.
- Conflict Location
- Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
- Rebel Group
- M23
- US Ambassador to UN
- Mike Waltz
- Rwandan Troops in DRC
- 5,000 to 7,000
- Peace Deal Meeting
- Washington, D.C.
- M23's Claim
- Protecting ethnic Tutsi communities
- Rwandan Denial
- Blames Congolese and Burundian forces
