US Brokers 'Peace' as Congo-Rwanda War Rages
While NPR frames this as a significant diplomatic effort, it's worth noting the US has a track record of facilitating 'peace deals' that serve more as photo ops than solutions. This comes after years of UN reports linking Rwanda to support for M23 rebels in eastern Congo – support that intensifies the conflict, displaces millions, and gives Rwanda leverage in regional mineral extraction. One might
wonder if the US priority is genuine peace or securing its own geopolitical interests in a resource-rich region. How many symbolic handshakes in Washington does it take to halt the actual bloodshed fueled by proxy wars and a global demand for minerals? Apparently, more than the countless lives already lost.