Trump Claims Credit for DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, Gripes About Nobel Snub
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Former US President Donald Trump is claiming victory for brokering a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, negotiated in Washington. However, his self-congratulatory remarks were mixed with complaints about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
The DRC and Rwanda released a joint statement indicating they had initialled an agreement aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern DRC, with a formal signing ceremony planned in Washington next week. "This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World!" Trump declared on his Truth Social platform.
Despite the apparent success, Trump voiced his frustration over being overlooked by the Nobel Committee for his purported mediating roles in disputes between India and Pakistan, as well as Serbia and Kosovo. He also asserted he deserved recognition for "keeping peace" between Egypt and Ethiopia and for facilitating the Abraham Accords, which sought to normalise relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
Throughout his presidency, Trump positioned himself as a "peacemaker," promising to swiftly resolve conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. However, those conflicts remain unresolved. Furthermore, Indian officials have refuted Trump's claims of involvement in their ceasefire with Pakistan.
The 2020 Serbia-Kosovo agreements, which Trump hailed as a major achievement, were largely statements of intent lacking concrete details and ultimately failed to deliver lasting results. Similarly, Trump's assertion that the Abraham Accords would "unify the Middle East" has not materialised, particularly given the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and the continued strife in Gaza.
Key Aspects of the DRC-Rwanda Agreement
The provisional agreement between the DRC and Rwanda addresses several critical areas, including:
- Respect for territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities.
- Disengagement, disarmament, and conditional integration of non-state armed groups.
- Establishment of a Joint Security Coordination Mechanism.
- Facilitation of the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as humanitarian access.
- A regional economic integration framework.
The resource-rich eastern DRC has been plagued by violence for decades, particularly since the resurgence of the M23 armed group.