Key facts
- UN experts report widespread peace deal violations in eastern Congo.
- All parties involved in the conflict are committing abuses.
- The Congolese army, M23 rebels, and their Rwandan backers have failed to implement a December peace agreement.
- Continued cooperation with Hutu rebels is occurring.
- Rwandan troops remain present in the region.
United Nations experts have issued a report detailing widespread violations of peace terms by all parties engaged in the conflict in eastern Congo. The experts stated that the Congolese army, M23 rebels, and their Rwandan supporters have failed to adhere to a peace agreement signed in December. This failure includes continued cooperation with Hutu rebels and the ongoing presence of Rwandan troops in the region. The report highlights a pattern of abuses committed by these factions, underscoring the fragility of peace efforts in the war-torn eastern Congo. The continued presence of foreign troops and the collaboration with armed groups pose significant obstacles to achieving stability and security in the area. The UN experts' findings point to a complex and deeply entrenched conflict with multiple actors contributing to the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.