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Originally published by Capital Newstop
December 17, 2025
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US ready to enforce Washington Accords,Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau tells DRC Foreign Minister
The talks came as the DRC prepares to assume a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, a development Landau said presents an opportunity for closer cooperation between Washington and Kinshasa. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The United States has issued its strongest warning yet regarding the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling its readiness to enforce the Washington Accords. This comes as the M23 rebel movement announced a unilateral withdrawal from the strategic city of Uvira.
- Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau conveyed to DRC Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner that the U.S. expects full adherence to the Washington Accords and is prepared to take enforcement action.
- The M23, operating as the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), announced a unilateral withdrawal from Uvira as a "trust-building measure" following progress in the Doha Peace Process and at the request of United States mediators.
- The renewed fighting has displaced approximately 200,000 people and resulted in dozens killed or wounded, with Burundi reporting tens of thousands of refugees crossing its border.
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