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'Turning point': Rwanda and DRC sign peace deal granting US access to critical minerals

SBS News In Depth

Jun 28, 202509:02

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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a historic peace agreement in Washington with hopes it will bring a close to the decades long conflict. While seen as a turning point, critics of the deal say it contains major omissions and argue the critical minerals element further exploits people in the region.

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