. Signing of the Peace Agreement (June 27, 2025)
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a U.S.- and Qatar-mediated peace agreement in Washington, D.C.
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Key terms included:
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Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern DRC within 90 days.
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Establishment of a joint security coordination mechanism within 30 days.
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Disarmament and integration of non-state armed groups, especially the FDLR and any indirect links to M23.
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Launching a regional economic integration framework involving U.S. investment.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump hailed the agreement as a "new chapter of hope," though critics raised concerns about the emphasis on minerals and weak accountability measures.