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<blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from <a class="profile-link highlight-moderator" href="https://lawguide.co.ke/understanding-law/legal-forum/profile/lawyer/">Lawyer</a> on September 25, 2025, 10:18 am</div><div id="pl-8019"  class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-8019-0"  class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-8019-0-0"  class="panel-grid-cell"  data-weight="1" ><div id="panel-8019-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" data-style="{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;,&quot;background_image_size&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;background_image_opacity&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;border_thickness&quot;:&quot;1px&quot;}" ><div
			
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	<p dir="ltr" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken a significant step toward stabilizing their shared border by negotiating an Operational Order (OPORD) to advance their joint Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). The agreement, finalized during a two-day meeting in Washington, DC, focuses on neutralizing the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), lifting Rwanda's defensive measures, and rebuilding trust between the two nations. The implementation of the OPORD is set to begin on October 1, 2025.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The meeting, held to advance the peace agreement signed on June 27, brought together members of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM). Representatives from the governments of the United States, the DRC, Rwanda, Qatar, Togo (as the African Union facilitator), and the African Union Commission (AUC) participated in the discussions. The JSCM reviewed the current security situation in eastern DRC, sharing intelligence to establish a unified understanding of the challenges on the ground.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The collaborative effort resulted in a phased approach to implement the CONOPS, which aims to eliminate the FDLR and its associated groups, disengage Rwanda's defensive forces, and restore the DRC's authority in the region. The governments of Rwanda and the DRC reaffirmed their commitment to these objectives, emphasizing the importance of eradicating the FDLR threat, lifting defensive measures, and fostering mutual trust.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The OPORD outlines actionable steps to achieve these goals, marking a pivotal moment in the peace process. Both nations expressed their dedication to advancing durable peace and stability in eastern DRC and the broader Great Lakes region. The agreement reflects a shared resolve to address longstanding security challenges and promote regional cooperation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As the October 1 implementation date approaches, the international community will closely monitor the progress of this initiative, which holds promise for lasting peace in a region long plagued by conflict.</p>
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