Trump says he ended the war in DR Congo, but the fighting is far from over

NPR | By Emmet Livingstone

Published February 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM CST

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In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as government troops and militia allies battle Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for control of mineral-rich land, civilians pay the price in a brutal war.

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Trump says he ended the war in DR Congo, but the fighting is far from over

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