Trump faces first breakdown in peace efforts as Rwanda-Congo peace deal collapses

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President Donald Trump is facing the first breakdown of one of his coveted peace deals, after Rwandan-backed rebels walked away from peace talks and launched a new offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Trump previously vowed to impose severe consequences on any party that violates the peace agreement, but hasn’t followed through on his threat as of early Wednesday afternoon.

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