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US Sanctions M23, FDLR Leaders Amid Congo Crisis

6/3/2026

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  • The Treasury Department announced sanctions on commanders driving the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict.
  • The United States sanctioned M23 chief John Imani Nzenze and FDLR leader Gustave Kubwayo for their fighting roles.
  • President Donald Trump called the eastern Congo war a crisis and pledged America’s commitment to peace.
  • The United Nations says Rwanda backs M23 rebels, which Rwanda denies, and M23 seized Uvira before withdrawing under U.S. pressure.