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DRC and Rwanda Commit to Peace Steps After Talks

3/19/2026

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to steps to ease tensions after Washington talks on March 17-18, 2026, to implement the Washington Accords.
They will implement the Washington Accords and commit to respecting sovereignty and phased disengagement of Rwandan forces in specific areas of the DRC.
The DRC pledged intensified efforts to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), as U.S. sanctions against Rwanda over M23 support unfold.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to steps to ease tensions after Washington talks on March 17-18, 2026, to implement the Washington Accords.
They will implement the Washington Accords and commit to respecting sovereignty and phased disengagement of Rwandan forces in specific areas of the DRC.
The DRC pledged intensified efforts to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), as U.S. sanctions against Rwanda over M23 support unfold.