US EditionUS Sanctions DR Congo Ex-Leader Kabila over Rebel Ties
Treasury said Kabila provided financial and political support to groups driving violence and instability in eastern Congo.
- On Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, citing his alleged "financial and political support" for Rwandan-linked rebels destabilizing the eastern region.
- Following his return to Goma last year, authorities accused Kabila of acting "with the intent to destabilize" the nation, though he denies involvement, claiming political bias after a military court sentenced him to death in absentia.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated those sowing instability "will be held accountable," as the Treasury Department blocked any assets Kabila holds in the United States and criminalized financial transactions with him.
- Despite the sanctions, Kabila retains major business interests inside the DRC, prompting President Felix Tshisekedi's administration to freeze assets tied to the former leader's party figures amid ongoing M23 violence.
- These measures aim to support the integrity of the Washington Accords, which President Donald Trump brokered in December to secure mineral access, though M23 rebels continued advancing despite the deal.
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Washington says Joseph Kabila is seeking "to destabilize the DRC government by supporting M23 and AFC"
US hits Congo’s former president with sanctions over support for rebels
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country.
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US hits Congo's former president with sanctions over support for rebels
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country.
Sanctions and Sentences: The Fall of Joseph Kabila
The United States has imposed sanctions on former DRC President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of assisting M23 rebels. Kabila, sentenced to death for war crimes and treason in absentia, denies the charges. His political party faces suspension and asset seizure by Tshisekedi's government.
Radio France Internationale
US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel ties
The United States on Thursday slapped sanctions on the Democratic Republic of Congo's long-serving former president Joseph Kabila, backing allegations he has assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized…
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