US EditionUN Security Council Sanctions 6 Rebel Leaders in Congo
- Six individuals were sanctioned by the U.N. Security Council for destabilizing activities in Congo.
- Armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo were targeted by the sanctions.
- The U.N. Security Council imposed an arms embargo, travel ban, and asset freeze on those responsible for abuses.
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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…
The Straits Times
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…
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