"The US has accused Rwanda of violating a US-brokered peace agreement by backing a deadly new rebel offensive in the mineral-rich eastern Congo, and warned action will be taken against spoilers. The remarks by the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, came as more than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels escalated their offensive in eastern Congo's South Kivu province, according to officials who also say Rwandan special forces were in the strategic city of Uvira."
"Waltz on Friday told the UN security council that the US was profoundly concerned and incredibly disappointed with the renewed outbreak of violence by M23. Rwanda is leading the region towards increased instability and war, Waltz warned. We will use the tools at our disposal to hold to account spoilers to peace. He called on Rwanda to respect Congo's right to defend its territory and invite friendly forces from neighbouring Burundi to fight alongside Congolese forces."
The US accuses Rwanda of violating a US-brokered peace agreement by backing the M23 rebel offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, citing over 400 civilian deaths and reports of Rwandan special forces in Uvira. The US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, warned that Rwanda is driving the region toward greater instability and pledged to hold spoilers accountable. The peace accord signed by the Congolese and Rwandan presidents did not include M23 and obliged Rwanda to halt support for armed groups. M23 seized the strategic port city of Uvira, bringing the conflict to the Burundi border and raising fears of regional spillover.
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