The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to begin implementing security measures under a US-mediated peace deal on October 1, marking a key step toward regional stability. This breakthrough, outlined in a new joint statement, provides a concrete timeline for actions that must be completed by the end of the year. According to the plan, a critical phase will occur between October 21 and 31, involving operations to neutralize the Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) armed group and coordinate the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congolese soil. While both countries have committed to the timeline, disputes remain over Rwanda’s ties to M23 and the number of FDLR combatants. However, intelligence-sharing and phased operational plans have now been developed to address these challenges.
Reuters
