The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson

Rwanda’s Kabarebe, sanctioned by US over ties to Congo rebels, is Kagame's 'hatchet man'
By Sonia Rolley, Hereward Holland (Reuters) -When Rwanda's ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya was murdered in South Africa in 2014, his former brother-in-arms James Kabarebe was blunt: "When you choose to be a dog,
Rwanda faces growing threat of sanctions over its Congo actions
European Union announces suspension of defence consultations with Rwanda, which is bolstering M23 militia’s attacks on huge swath of Democratic Republic of the Congo
The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson over violence in eastern Congo
The United States has sanctioned a Rwandan government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in neighboring Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are battling the Congolese army and have captured more territory,
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo
Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded.” Responding to the sanctions, Rwanda’s ...
Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by US
Rwanda's government on Friday asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in an armed conflict that now threatens the Congolese government.
UN Security Council to Call on Rwanda to Pull Troops From Congo
The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday to call on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and immediately withdraw all troops from Congolese territory "without preconditions.
US Sanctions Key Ally of Rwandan President Over War in Congo
The Trump administration sanctioned one of Rwanda’s most powerful officials for his role in supporting the M23 rebel movement in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
US sanctions Rwandan minister, militant over DRC conflict
The United States on Thursday said it was imposing sanctions on a Rwandan government minister and a senior member of an armed group for their alleged role in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Rwanda's Power Play: The Story of James Kabarebe
James Kabarebe, Rwanda's former defence minister, faces U.S. sanctions over his support for the M23 rebellion in Congo. Known for his loyalty to President Kagame, Kabarebe's military history is marked ...
What Congo’s President Thinks of Rwanda: A ‘Mania to Be the Apex Predator’
As vast swaths of Congolese territory are seized by a Rwandan-backed armed group, Congo’s president looks to make a minerals ...
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Eastern DRC: Injured South African troops en route home via Rwanda
Defeated soldiers from the Southern Africa Development Community’s (SADC) peace mission were seen leaving Goma by road ...
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The Shadows of Power: Kabarebe's Rise and Fall
Patrick Karegeya's murder exposed the intricate dynamics of power in Rwanda. With James Kabarebe as Kagame's loyalist, tensions rise as the U.S. sanctions Kabarebe for his alleged involvement with the ...
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US and European nations pressure Rwanda to defuse M23 rebellion
They have imposed sanctions on officials of the rebel group, as well as on government officials, summoned envoys or ...
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Congolese president urges US to buy raw materials from DR Congo, not Rwanda
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has urged the US to purchase strategic raw materials directly from the Democratic ...