Measures target Rwandan military officials and entities accused of supporting the armed group M23. The U.S. Department of State announced visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials in…
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U.S. Brokers Peace Deal Between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo
The “Washington Accord” seeks to stop violence in mineral-rich eastern Congo with U.S. economic interests and oversight playing a central role. Foreign ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic…
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Treasury Sanctions Congo-Based Rebel Alliance
The group’s access to U.S. banking is cut off due to efforts to overthrow the DRC government. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the rebel group known…
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Two-Week Truce Approved in Democratic Republic of Congo
The truce gives more civilians space to flee from violent conflict with M23 rebels. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded the two-week humanitarian truce established in the Democratic…
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