DRC, Rwanda take first step in implementing Washington peace deal

During the inaugural session, delegates from Kigali and Kinshasa appointed chairpersons, adopted terms of reference to guide future engagements, reviewed initial progress, and laid the groundwork for the upcoming session of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism. - Kenya break..

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have initiated the Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) in Washington, D.C., marking a crucial step in implementing their June 27 peace agreement. This high-level meeting, observed by the United States, Qatar, Togo (African Union facilitator), and the AU Commission, aims to resolve disputes and oversee the peace deal.

The JOC will serve as a forum for implementation and dispute resolution for the peace agreement.
Key figures include US President Donald Trump, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi.
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