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U.S. Sanctions Ex-Congolese President Kabila for M23 Funding

5/1/2026

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U.S. Sanctions Kabila

The United States sanctioned former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for allegedly funding the March 23 Movement (M23) and urging DRC soldiers to defect.
The sanctions freeze any Kabila property in the United States and bar U.S. persons from dealing with him, under Executive Orders 13413 and 13671.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will use its full range of tools to protect the Washington Accords peace framework.

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Kabila Sentenced

Kinshasa military court sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia for treason, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The DRC government said it will suspend Kabila’s party and confiscate leaders’ assets.
Rwanda denied accusations of backing the M23 rebels and urged Kinshasa to target Hutu militants linked to the 1994 genocide.

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U.S. Sanctions Kabila

The United States sanctioned former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for allegedly funding the March 23 Movement (M23) and urging DRC soldiers to defect.
The sanctions freeze any Kabila property in the United States and bar U.S. persons from dealing with him, under Executive Orders 13413 and 13671.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will use its full range of tools to protect the Washington Accords peace framework.

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