Recent reports of widespread atrocities in eastern Congo, including mass killings and sexual violence, have cast serious doubt on the effectiveness of the U.S.-mediated peace deal. Human Rights Watch has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of executing over 140 civilians and committing horrific abuses, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. Rights groups have highlighted gang rapes, summary executions, and ethnic cleansing as rampant in the area, sparking outrage among international observers. Despite a claimed peace process, the violence continues to escalate, leading many to question the credibility of the peace talks and the role of external powers in resolving the conflict.