US accuses Rwanda of fueling DRC instability at UN

• US envoy Mike Waltz accused Rwanda at the UN Security Council of fueling instability and war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
• The UN and Security Council repeatedly describe the M23 militia as backed by Rwanda, a claim Kigali denies.
• Fighting continues in eastern DRC amid an offensive by M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda.
• Over 400 civilians have been killed in South Kivu Province since the M23 rebel group escalated its offensive.
• A US-brokered peace deal intended to end Rwanda's involvement in the conflict has had little effect on the ground.

Why It Matters: US accuses Rwanda of fueling DRC instability, impacting regional peace.