Both sides in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have committed to disarming and disengaging their proxies, but numerous non-state armed groups complicate the ceasefire’s enforcement. While the peace deal aims to facilitate the return of displaced populations, economic incentives tied to the region’s mineral wealth and uncertainty over international involvement, especially concerning Rwandan forces, pose significant challenges.
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Summary
Both sides in the fighting in eastern Congo have promised to stop using their helpers in the conflict, but there are many groups that might not listen, and it will be hard to keep everyone safe so that people can go back home.
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