Rwanda’s role in eastern DRC conflict: why international law is failing to end the fighting
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The article discusses the role of international law in addressing the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) involving Rwanda. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) are two international courts that can potentially address the conflict. However, Rwanda has refused to join these institutions, making it difficult for the DRC to bring Rwanda to justice. The DRC previously brought a claim against Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda to the ICJ, but Rwanda did not consent to the court's jurisdiction. The ICC has been investigating atrocities in the DRC since 2004 and has convicted individuals, but the structural issues and involvement of states remain unresolved. Rwanda has been accused of financing the rebel group M23, which has contributed to the escalation of violence in the region. The article highlights the limitations of international law in resolving the conflict and calls for international pressure on Rwanda to submit to international legal jurisdiction.

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https://theconversation.com/rwandas-role-in-eastern-drc-conflict-why-international-law-is-failing-to-end-the-fighting-229731