Rwanda-Congo Peace Talks Cancelled Amid Tensions

A planned peace summit between the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been canceled, thwarting efforts to address the ongoing M23 rebel conflict that has displaced over 1.9 million people. The cancellation was due to disagreements over terms, particularly Rwanda's demand for direct talks between the DRC and the M23 rebels, which the DRC refused. The summit was part of the Luanda Process, an initiative aimed at stabilizing the region, but the Rwandan delegation's refusal to attend led to the meeting's abrupt end. The DRC government accuses Rwanda of providing military support to the M23, a claim Kigali denies while accusing the DRC of collaborating with Rwandan rebel groups. The cancellation follows a recent escalation in violence, raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, where fighting has intensified. As the international community watches closely, calls for renewed engagement and pressure on Rwanda continue to grow.