Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over Congo conflict

According to EU sanctions, Rwanda broke diplomatic relations with Belgium on Monday. Meanwhile, »M 23« withdraws shortly before the start of peace negotiations in the Angolan capital.

Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium

Rwanda has dramatically severed diplomatic relations with Belgium “with immediate effect”, accusing its former colonial ruler of clinging to “neocolonial illusions” over the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a fiery statement issued on Monday, March 17, Kigali slammed Brussels for siding against Rwanda in the volatile crisis unfolding in eastern DRC, where the M23 rebel… Source

Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over DRC conflict

Belgium and Rwanda announced the expulsion of each other's diplomats, as relations deteriorated over allegations about their respective roles in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwandan Diplomats Will Not Respond to Brussels Summons - Nduhungirehe

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said Rwandan diplomats will not respond to any summons from the Belgian government following the severance of diplomatic ties between the two countries on Monday, March 17.

One day before the planned peace talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the rebel militia M23 has cancelled its participation.

Kigali replied to the adoption of European sanctions against Rwandan military leaders as well as a mining officer in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.