US EditionDR Congo leader urges Rwanda's Kagame to 'make peace' in Brussels encounter
- Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi publicly appealed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame to help end the M23 insurgency during a speech in Brussels.
- Fighting continues in eastern Congo despite mediation efforts by the U.S. and Qatar, resulting in thousands killed and many displaced this year.
- Rwandan officials rejected Tshisekedi's appeal, blaming Kinshasa for escalating tensions, with Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stating only Tshisekedi can stop the escalation.
- Rwanda accused Tshisekedi of exploiting the Brussels forum for self-promotion while claiming victimhood in the conflict he has not resolved.
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Congo's Tshisekedi calls on Rwanda to make peace as diplomacy stumbles
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi used a speech to an investment forum in Brussels on Thursday to publicly appeal to his Rwandan counterpart to help end an insurgency by M23 rebels, though Kigali accused him posturing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DR Congo's President Tshisekedi asks his Rwandan counterpart to make peace
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe describes remarks as ‘political theatrics which have become ridiculous,’ accusing Felix Tshisekedi of bringing Congo conflict to wrong forum - Anadolu Ajansı
On Thursday, 9 October, the Congolese President called on his Rwandan counterpart to have "the courage" to work with him, an invitation rejected as "a ridiculous political comedy".
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DR Congo leader urges Rwanda's Kagame to 'make peace' in Brussels encounter
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi made a personal appeal to Rwanda's Paul Kagame to stop supporting insurgents in DRC and work together for "peace", at a Brussels event attended by both leaders Thursday.
DR Congo Leader Urges Rwanda's Kagame To 'Make Peace' In Brussels Encounter
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi made a personal appeal to Rwanda's Paul Kagame to stop supporting insurgents in DRC and work together for "peace", at a Brussels event attended by both leaders Thursday.
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