Can the ICJ help end the war in the eastern DRC?

According to Al Jazeera English, the Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice. The action centers on the persistent conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwanda has faced accusations of supporting armed groups. The ICJ—the United Nations' principal judicial body—will examine the legal disputes between the two nations. This represents a significant escalation, bringing regional tensions into an international legal arena. The case may address longstanding grievances over border security, resource control, and the presence of militias in the region.

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