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U.S. Sanctions Rwanda Defense Ministry Over DRC Conflict

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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The United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defense over the eastern DRC conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Rwanda must halt M23 support and withdraw its troops.
Congo’s foreign ministry welcomed the sanctions, saying they show Rwanda cannot act with impunity.
The U.S. Treasury also sanctioned Zigama Credit and Savings Society for facilitating weapons payments and gold transport.

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The United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defense over the eastern DRC conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Rwanda must halt M23 support and withdraw its troops.
Congo’s foreign ministry welcomed the sanctions, saying they show Rwanda cannot act with impunity.
The U.S. Treasury also sanctioned Zigama Credit and Savings Society for facilitating weapons payments and gold transport.