US imposes sanctions on Rwanda's ministry of defense
The Treasury said Rwanda’s defense ministry directed thousands of troops in eastern Congo and Zigama helped finance weapons and gold flows.
- On Wednesday, the United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda's ministry of defense in connection with the ongoing Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, according to the Treasury Department.
- Rebels, which Western governments say are backed by Rwanda, control large parts of North and South Kivu provinces despite a 2025 peace deal between the two countries that has failed to stop fighting.
- The Treasury Department also sanctioned Zigama Credit and Savings Society, alleging the financial institution facilitated weapons payments and enabled gold transportation from rebel-controlled territory in Congo to Rwanda.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the sanctions fulfill President Donald Trump's promise to hold Rwanda accountable under the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity.
- Clashes continue in eastern Congo where rebels fight Congolese forces, while Rwanda denies supporting the group formerly known as AFC-M23.
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US imposes sanctions on Rwanda's ministry of defense
WASHINGTON, Oct 28 - The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rwanda's ministry of defense in fresh Democratic Republic of Congo-related sanctions, according to the Treasury Department website. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US imposes sanctions on Rwanda's defense ministry over Congo conflict
The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rwanda's ministry of defense over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Kigali and bring an end to the fighting.
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Ministry of Defense and a financial institution for supporting the M23 armed group operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
US sanctions Rwandan defense ministry over alleged M23 ties: Treasury
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the Rwandan defense ministry and a financial institution in that country over their alleged ties to the M23 armed group fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Today, the United States makes good on President (Donald) Trump’s promise to hold Rwanda accountable for its commitments under the […]
DRC: Washington punishes Rwandan Ministry of Defense and financial institution for supporting M23 Image media Patient Wed 28/10/2026 - 15:50 Corps The United States announced on Wednesday sanctions against the Rwandan Ministry of Defence and financial institution Zigama Credit and Savings Society, accused of supporting the M23 rebellion in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a statement from the US Treasury.
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