Marco Rubio believes Rwanda is beginning to respect the Washington Agreement after sanctions, and expects withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congo by July

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that Rwanda has begun to comply with the Washington Agreement after facing sanctions. He expects the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congolese territory by July. This statement follows diplomatic and economic pressure by the United States to end Rwandan support for M23 rebels in eastern DRC.