Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil
Summary
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is supporting an armed group called FDLR on its soil, which threatens Rwanda’s security. He said Rwanda will take necessary steps to protect itself and stressed the importance of solving this problem to achieve peace between the two countries.Key Facts
- President Kagame accused the DRC of arming and supporting the FDLR, a Rwandan Hutu armed group active in eastern DRC.
- The FDLR is linked to those involved in the Rwandan genocide and is seen by Rwanda as a security threat.
- Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC, which Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of backing.
- Testimonies from former FDLR fighters support Rwanda’s claims of DRC involvement.
- Rwanda operates a center to disarm and reintegrate former fighters from armed groups coming from eastern DRC.
- In 2025, Rwanda and DRC signed a peace agreement in Washington to stop backing armed groups and promote cooperation.
- Qatar facilitated peace talks and agreements between the two countries and conflict parties in the DRC.
- International missions from the US, Europe, UN, and African Union monitor peace efforts and ceasefires.
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