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Congo and Rwanda Agree to Ease Tensions

Congo and Rwanda agreed to reduce tensions in eastern Congo. Eastern Congo is part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Leaders from both countries made this agreement. They talked in the United States.

Rwanda has been backing rebels fighting in eastern Congo. Both countries now plan joint steps to reduce the conflict.

The two nations signed a peace deal in December. But fighting kept going despite that earlier deal.

Klear Note — Eastern Congo has seen years of fighting between government forces and rebels. Rwanda has supported these rebels, fueling the conflict. Peace deals often fail in this region.

Key Terms 3
Democratic Republic of Congo
A large country in central Africa, also called DRC or Congo
rebels
Armed groups fighting against a country's government
de-escalate
To reduce the level of fighting or tension between groups
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