The DRC and Rwanda are set to sign a US-brokered peace deal in Washington to end fighting in eastern DRC, covering disarmament, integration of armed groups, and refugee return. The deal follows decades of conflict fueled by resource competition and accusations of Rwandan support for M23 rebels. The agreement aims to respect territorial integrity and includes provisions for disarmament and integration of non-state armed groups. Previous peace talks have stalled, and human rights abuses have been reported by all parties involved.