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Historic Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal: Hope or Exploitation?

6/28/2025

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In a historic move, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have inked a U.S.-brokered peace agreement to finally put an end to a devastating 30-year conflict that has taken over six million lives. While the deal grants the U.S. access to DRC's mineral rights, critics fear it may lead to resource exploitation and insufficient safeguards for civilians.

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In a historic move, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have inked a U.S.-brokered peace agreement to finally put an end to a devastating 30-year conflict that has taken over six million lives. While the deal grants the U.S. access to DRC's mineral rights, critics fear it may lead to resource exploitation and insufficient safeguards for civilians.