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A peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to be unraveling as Congolese forces and M23 rebels trade fresh accusations of ceasefire violations and targeted attacks in the eastern part of the country.

Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, there has been a brutal war going on in the DRC that dates all the way back to 2012, when the M23 rebels broke off from the Congolese army. At the time, M23 accused the government of failing to honor a peace agreement. The conflict is rooted in ethnic tensions, political power struggles, and control over the region’s vast mineral wealth, which includes trillions of dollars worth of rare earth materials such as cobalt, gold, and tin. Rwanda is accused of backing M23 by providing military support, weapons, and logistical assistance, allegedly profiting from the illegal export of these minerals. Despite the accusations, Rwanda has denied any involvement, insisting that their actions were focused on securing their border from armed groups operating within the DRC. Throughout the war, M23 was accused of severe human rights abuses, including mass executions, recruitment of child soldiers, and rape, leading to mass displacements and a dire humanitarian crisis. Yesterday, both countries signed an agreement with President Trump that seeks to end hostilities, stabilize the region, and open the door for US investment in rare earth mining.

What’s going on now: In a notable development, fighting broke out just hours after the peace deal was signed in the US, with both sides accusing each other of launching unprovoked attacks. M23 claims that Congolese forces, supported by allies from Burundi, initiated a series of bombings and drone strikes on heavily populated areas in North and South Kivu. According to M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, at least 23 people were killed and several others wounded, including civilians caught in the crossfire. He also alleged that two bombs launched from Burundi struck near the town of Kamanyola, killing four people and seriously injuring two others.

On the other side, the Congolese military insists that M23 and its coalition allies were the aggressors, attacking army positions in Kaziba, Katogota, and Luberika in South Kivu province. A senior military spokesman stated that the rebel offensive was a deliberate attempt to sabotage both the Washington and Doha peace agreements. In response, the DRC says it launched defensive operations.

As the conflict reignites, the humanitarian toll continues to grow. More than 700 Congolese civilians, mostly women and children, have fled across the border into Rwanda, seeking refuge from the intensifying violence.

No comment from the White House.