US imposes sanctions on Rwandan Ministry of Defense for support of M23 rebels

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Ministry of Defense due to alleged support for M23 rebels in Eastern Congo, violating a peace agreement. Rwanda is accused of deploying troops and providing military aid to the rebels, escalating violence in the region. The sanctions freeze assets and restrict dollar use for international trade. The Congolese government welcomed the sanctions, emphasizing Rwanda's need to comply with the peace accord. This is not the first instance of U.S. sanctions against Rwanda related to the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis with millions displaced and casualties.