US Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda's Military Over Role in Eastern DRC Conflict
US Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda's Military Over Role in Eastern DRC Conflict
The AFC/M23 rebel group's territorial gains in eastern DRC would have been "impossible without Rwandan support," the US Treasury Department stated.
Key points:
🟠The Sanctions: Targeted Rwanda's defense forces and senior military officials, including the army chief of staff, the chief of defense staff, and commanders of special operations and infantry divisions.
🟠DR Congo's Reaction: Kinshasa welcomed the move, calling it "a strong signal in support of respect" for its sovereignty.
🟠Rwanda's Response: Kigali rejected the sanctions, saying they "misrepresent the reality" and accused the DRC of failing to honor commitments, including ending support for militias.
An archived video of schoolchildren hiding amid clashes between the Congolese army and M23 in North Kabare, eastern DRC
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