Kinshasa: Fresh violence broke out in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo just hours after a peace agreement was celebrated in Washington. The deal, hosted by US President Donald Trump, was signed between the governments of Congo and Rwanda and was presented as a major step toward ending years of conflict in the region.

However, reports from the ground say heavy fighting resumed between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, which was not included in the Washington ceremony. Clashes were reported near Luvungi and other areas close to the borders with Rwanda and Burundi.

Residents described explosions, artillery fire and drone activity in the region. Many families were forced to flee with whatever belongings they could carry, while some sought safety in nearby forests or temp

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