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Canada and Germany Impose Sanctions on Rwanda for Supporting M23 Rebels

Congo Planet - March 4, 2025

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie JolyAs a result of Rwanda’s actions in the eastern DRC, the Government of Canada has made the decision to suspend the issuance of permits for the export of controlled goods and technologies to Rwanda, and suspend new government-to-government business pursuits with Rwanda, as well as proactive support to private-sector business development activities, including trade missions.
UK Suspends Financial Aid to Rwanda Over M23 Rebellion

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - February 25, 2025

UK Foreign Secretary David LammyThe UK calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities, humanitarian access, respect for international humanitarian law, meaningful engagement with African-led peace processes, and the withdrawal of all Rwanda Defence Forces from Congolese territory.
UN Security Council Calls on Rwanda to Stop Supporting M23 Rebels in DR Congo

UN News - February 22, 2025

UN Security CouncilThe UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday that strongly condemned the ongoing offensive and advance of M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The 15 members called on the Rwanda Defence Forces to stop supporting the armed group and immediately withdraw from Congolese territory “without preconditions.”
US Sanctions Rwanda's Minister James Kabarebe for Central Role in DR Congo Conflict

Radio Okapi - February 20, 2025

James KabarebeThe U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe for the central role he plays in Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebels. It also sanctioned Lawrence Kanyuka, a leading member and spokesperson for the M23 and AFC rebel groups.
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Summarily Executed Children in Bukavu, UN Reports

Radio Okapi - February 19, 2025

M23 rebels in 2023The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels committed summary executions of children in Bukavu when they entered the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city.
Thousands of Women March Against M23 Rebels in Kinshasa

Congo News Agency - November 24, 2012

Women protested in front of UN offices in Kinshasa on FridayThousands of women protested against the M23 rebels in Kinshasa on Friday in the biggest demonstration yet in DR Congo’s capital against the rebels’ capture of the eastern Congo city of Goma on Tuesday. Women took the streets to condemn the M23 rebels, and the failure of the Congolese army and United Nations peacekeepers to stop the rebels’ advance.
DR Congo Officials Vow to Defend Goma Against M23 Rebels

Congo News Agency - November 19, 2012

Goma, capital city of North Kivu province in eastern CongoNorth Kivu province Governor Julien Paluku has reassured residents of the eastern Congo city of Goma that it remains under the control of the Congolese army. He dismissed rumors that top government and military officials have fled towards Bukavu, in South Kivu province. Military officials in Goma vowed to defend the city against an attack by M23 rebels.
Kabila's Senior Advisor Katumba Mwanke Dies in Plane Crash

Radio Okapi - February 12, 2012

Katumba MwankeA private jet belonging to former Katanga Province governor Katumba Mwanke crashed at 1pm on Sunday near the airport of Bukavu, South Kivu Province. According to state radio and television broadcaster RTNC, Katumba Mwanke, the pilot, and the copilot were killed.
Campaigning in Eastern Congo, Kamerhe Vows To Restore State Authority

Radio Okapi - November 22, 2011

Vital Kamerhe campaigns in Eastern Congo, BukavuPresidential candidate Vital Kamerhe held a meeting at Independence Square in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, on Monday. The president of the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) told his many supporters in his hometown that if elected his priority will be “restoring state authority.”
Tshisekedi Denies Telling Supporters to Use Violence

Congo News Agency - November 19, 2011

Etienne Tshisekedi campaigning in BukavuDuring an interview with the French service of the Voice of America on Thursday, Etienne Tshisekedi denied telling his supporters to use violence last week. The presidential candidate repeated his claim that he is the current president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.



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