Amid ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda has announced its exit from the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas) after a diplomatic standoff. The country was set to assume the chairman role, which rotates among the 11 member states, but was denied this position during a recent summit held in Equatorial Guinea.
Rwanda Exits Economic Bloc Amid Tensions with DR Congo
Rwanda Exits Economic Bloc Amid Tensions with DR Congo
Rwanda's withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States signifies rising tensions surrounding its alleged support of rebel factions in DR Congo.
Rwanda expressed frustration over what it termed a "deliberate" exclusion from the chairmanship and cited a lack of justification for remaining in the organization. The diplomatic fallout comes as Rwanda and the DRC are working on a peace plan, mediated by the United States, to address the conflict in the eastern region. However, the DRC leadership accused Rwanda of aggression and demanded its troops withdraw from Congolese territory.
Reports have linked Rwanda to the M23 rebel group, which has gained control over significant territories in the region. This has drawn condemnation not only from the DRC but also from the U.S. and France, which allege Rwandan military support for the rebels. Rwanda, however, refutes these claims, asserting that its forces are stationed at the border to prevent spillover violence.
This is not the first time Rwanda has exited Eccas; it withdrew in 2007 and subsequently rejoined. The recent exit raises questions about regional cooperation efforts and the potential for future conflict resolution.
This situation remains fluid, and negotiations continue as both nations seek to address the ongoing violence in the east of the DRC.
For further updates on the evolving situation, stay connected with metaworld.media.
Reports have linked Rwanda to the M23 rebel group, which has gained control over significant territories in the region. This has drawn condemnation not only from the DRC but also from the U.S. and France, which allege Rwandan military support for the rebels. Rwanda, however, refutes these claims, asserting that its forces are stationed at the border to prevent spillover violence.
This is not the first time Rwanda has exited Eccas; it withdrew in 2007 and subsequently rejoined. The recent exit raises questions about regional cooperation efforts and the potential for future conflict resolution.
This situation remains fluid, and negotiations continue as both nations seek to address the ongoing violence in the east of the DRC.
For further updates on the evolving situation, stay connected with metaworld.media.
