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,
DR Congo: Rwanda protests U.S. sanctions against top official
Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded”
The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson over violence in Congo
The M23 rebels are the most prominent of more than 100 armed groups that have been vying for control of eastern Congo’s trillions of dollars in mineral wealth.
US sanctions Rwandan official and rebel leader as war expands in eastern Congo
The United States announced sanctions against a Rwandan official and a Rwandan-backed rebel in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo over a rapidly expanding war in the area. On Thursday, the departments of State and Treasury announced sanctions against Rwandan Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston,
Congo War Explodes : US Strikes Rwanda with Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Key Official The United States has announced sanctions on a high-ranking Rwandan official, accusing him of backing a rebel group that has intensified violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Rwanda's Kagame: a 'chess-player' getting his way in DR Congo
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has shown his strategic acumen, honed by 30 years of cementing control at home and influence ...
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DRC Conflict Persists as ‘Incentive for Kagame to Stoke War Must Immediately End’ — Interview With Journalist Judi Rever
Judi Rever is a Montreal-based journalist and author of In Praise of Blood, which investigates mass violence under Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s regime using survivor testimonies, former soldiers, ...
“Congolese Are Paying the Price” for Western Demand for Minerals & Support for Rwanda’s Paul Kagame
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 insurgents, who have already taken two key cities ...
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M23: European politicians campaigning to criminalise Rwanda’s President Kagame — Shehu Sani
Former Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has raised the alarm, alleging that some European politicians have launched ...
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You can't threaten me for defending myself, Kagame tells West
President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda will always prioritize its security over foreign pressure, dismissing threats of sanctions from some Western nations which falsely blame his country ...
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Congo is too big for Rwanda to carry on its back, says Kagame
President Paul Kagame has called for accountability, truth, and effective governance to find a lasting solution to the escalating security situation in eastern DR Congo. Delivering his remarks at the ...
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AU Summit: Kagame’s anger, Congolese delegation blocked
The AU Peace and Security Council meeting in Addis Ababa crystallized tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo and ...
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issues Rwanda warning over 'blatant risk' of war
David Lammy said further Rwandan action in DRC would 'have consequences' as he accused it of a 'blantant breach' of international law. Labour is currently repealing the Tory Safety of Rwanda Act ...
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Kagame, UK Foreign Secretary discuss DR Congo crisis
President Paul Kagame, on Saturday, February 22, met with David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, at Village Urugwiro, where they discussed the need for a lasting solution to the ...
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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 ...