DRC, Rwanda reaffirm peace deal at second oversight meeting

The US State Department has announced that officials from DRC and Rwanda met in Washington, DC on Wednesday for a second oversight meeting.

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4 Sep, 2025

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The US State Department has announced that officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington, DC on Wednesday for the second session of the Joint Oversight Committee on the June 27 peace agreement.

In a statement, committee members acknowledged delays in its implementation but reaffirmed their commitment to advancing peace and stability in eastern DR Congo.

The agreement, signed in Washington, calls for the cessation of hostilities between the two neighbouring armies.

Eastern DR Congo has been plagued by violence for decades. The resurgence of the M23 rebel group in 2021 exacerbated the conflict.