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Rwanda warns of 'partiality' in US mediation of DR Congo conflict
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Rwanda warns of 'partiality' in US mediation of DR Congo conflict

From The New Times · () English

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  • Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe warned against perceived bias in U.S. mediation efforts.
  • The minister expressed concerns about the impartiality of the U.S. in mediating the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • The statement was made during a briefing with the diplomatic corps on May 29.

Rwanda has voiced concerns about the impartiality of the United States in its mediation efforts concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, warned of potential "partiality" in the U.S. mediation process. His remarks were made during a briefing with the diplomatic corps on May 29.

The statement suggests that Rwanda perceives the U.S. approach to the conflict as potentially favoring one side over another, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of the ongoing mediation.

Details regarding the specific nature of Rwanda's concerns or the particular aspects of the U.S. mediation that are being questioned were not immediately available. However, the minister's warning indicates a level of distrust or skepticism regarding the U.S. role in facilitating peace in the DRC.

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