U.S. Urges Rwanda and Congo to De-escalate Tensions Amid Rising Conflict

The United States has called for immediate diplomatic talks between Rwanda and Congo to prevent war, highlighting the involvement of regional actors and the M23 rebel group in the escalating violence.

The U.S. delivered a sharp warning to Rwanda and Congo at a U.N. Security Council meeting, urging them to resume diplomatic talks to avoid war.
Rwanda rejects U.S. calls to withdraw troops and missile systems from eastern Congo, citing national security threats from the FDLR, a group linked to the 1994 genocide.
Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group, which has intensified attacks near Goma, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis.
France condemns M23's offensive and Rwanda's support for the group, calling for an end to the deployment of anti-aircraft systems in Congo.
The conflict has drawn in multiple countries and armed groups, complicating efforts to achieve peace in the region.