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DR Congo Takes Rwanda to International Court Over Conflict

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice.

It accused its neighbour of violating multiple international treaties by allegedly deploying troops and supporting armed groups in eastern DR Congo. Kinshasa is seeking an order for Rwanda to halt the alleged violations and pay reparations to victims.

Rwanda, which has consistently denied backing the M23 rebel group, has not yet responded to the latest filing.

The case comes despite a US-backed peace agreement signed between the two countries, as fighting in eastern DR Congo continues.

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William Lloyd-George/IPS

M23 rebels near Sake, Eastern DR Congo.

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