UN Security Council Sanctions 6 Rebel Leaders in Congo

UN Security Council sanctions six individuals involved in DRC conflict

The United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions on six individuals affiliated with various armed factions in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday. Sanctioned individuals were allegedly involved in obstructing disarmament and repatriation efforts, committing human rights violations such as murder and sexual violence, recruiting child soldiers, orchestrating or carrying out attacks on civilians, and facilit…

UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates

A committee imposes an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on leaders of six armed groups.

DR Congo: UN Security Council sanctions 6 over violence

The UN Security Council has sanctioned 6 people from armed groups amid escalation between the Congolese government and M23 rebels. The US and France called for Rwanda to stop supporting the group.

UN Security Council Sanctions 6 Rebel Leaders in Congo

United Nations - The U.N. Security Council designated six individuals for sanctions Tuesday for their destabilizing activities in Congo, where violence

UN sanctions six Congo rebels as fighting in east escalates

UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday sanctioned six people from five armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as violent clashes escalate in the region between the Congolese army and Rwandan-backed M23 Tutsi-led rebels. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Tuesday sanctioned six senior executives of armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo), where clashes have intensified in recent weeks. Those targeted are accused of having “planned, directed, or committed” “acts that constitute violations of human rights or international humanitarian law”, according to a UN list updated today. The sanctions consist of a freezing of as…