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Originally published by Capital Newstop
March 3, 2026
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Kigali Slams Washington Over RDF Sanctions Amid Eastern Congo Crisis
In a statement issued Tuesday, Kigali said the U.S. action āmisrepresents the reality and distorts the factsā surrounding the conflict. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
āØ Key Highlights
Rwanda has strongly criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), labeling the measures as "unjust and one-sided" amidst the escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- The sanctions target the RDF and senior military officials over alleged support to the M23 Movement.
- Kigali accused the DRC government of violating ceasefire agreements with drone strikes and ground offensives.
- Rwanda insists its actions are defensive and related to countering armed groups hostile to Kigali, including the FDLR.
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