The report also noted that the Washington Peace Agreement, signed on June 27 and ratified on December 4, 2025, by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, is experiencing disagreements and delays in its implementation.

The document noted that the difficulty in reaching a consensus on the demands of the AFC/M23 is one of the problems facing the Doha process, mediated by Qatar.

Experts noted that, meanwhile, the Washington process has been hampered by differing interpretations of the Agreement, particularly regarding the responsibility to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and the withdrawal of Rwandan army elements from Congolese territory.

The report added that persistent mistrust, bellicose rhetoric, and mutual accusations of ceasefire violations continue to jeopardize peace efforts.

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