Efforts to implement the Washington-mediated peace accord between Kinshasa and Kigali are hitting major roadblocks. In the war-torn regions of North and South Kivu, fierce fighting has intensified over control of key territories. Despite stern sanctions and international pressure, the United States finds itself powerless, exposing the cracks in its diplomatic approach.
The July 15 deadline came and went with no progress. Signed on June 27, 2025, the Washington-backed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda had called for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern DRC, where they support the Congolese politico-military group known as the Alliance of the Congo River/M23 (AFC/M23). This group continues to control the majority of territories in both North and South Kivu.
Beyond troop withdrawal, the agreement included other critical provisions. Yet, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had hoped for a mid-July rollout, the situation remains at a standstill. In fact, clashes have only escalated across eastern DRC, casting serious doubt on the feasibility of lasting peace.
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