刚果（金）与卢旺达在华盛顿签署和平协议

Core Points - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a comprehensive peace agreement in Washington, D.C., on the 27th, committing to end a 30-year conflict and promote peace and stability in the African Great Lakes region [1] - The agreement immediately took effect, with both countries pledging to respect territorial integrity, cease hostilities, and facilitate the disarmament and conditional reintegration of illegal armed groups [1] - A permanent joint security coordination mechanism will be established as a core element of the agreement, aimed at weakening and disarming the Rwandan rebel group "Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda" [1] Summary of Related Events - Tensions between the DRC and Rwanda have escalated since the resurgence of the anti-government armed group "M23 Movement" in late 2021, with the DRC accusing Rwanda of supporting the group [2] - Rwanda has countered by accusing the DRC military of colluding with Rwandan rebel forces implicated in the 1994 Rwandan genocide [2] - In April of this year, both nations signed a principle declaration to promote peace in eastern DRC and the African Great Lakes region [2]