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DAVOS. – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.

Blinken said the US was committed to supporting efforts toward a peaceful resolution of differences between Rwanda and Congo, and avoiding conflict in the eastern DRC.

“We very much appreciate the work that’s been done, especially over the last couple of months and your leadership in trying to find a positive, peaceful way forward. I look forward to discussing that with you today,” Blinken said.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has long accused Rwanda and President Paul Kagame, of providing military support to M23 rebels, the latest iteration of Congolese Tutsi fighters to seize towns in parts of mineral-rich North Kivu.

The UN and human rights groups accuse M23 of atrocities including rape and mass killings and say it receives backing from Rwanda – but Rwanda denies any ties with the rebels. – Reuters