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EU Sanctions M23 Leaders for DRC Human Rights Violations

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Mbeki edmond

Jul 25, 2024

Two individuals, one in a suit and tie seated indoors, and another wearing a military uniform and camouflage cap, representing leaders sanctioned by the EU for their involvement in the DRC conflict and human rights abuses.

Colonel Nangaa Founder of Alliance Fleuve Congo(left) and M23 Warlord Sultan Makenga(right)

The European Union imposed sanctions on Friday targeting nine individuals and one entity for severe human rights violations and their roles in sustaining the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).


Among those sanctioned are two leaders from the M23 rebel group, a Tutsi-led violent organization that has intensified its activities in eastern Congo this year.

The list also includes two members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).


"Both sustain the armed conflict, instability, and insecurity in the DRC, in particular through inciting violence," the EU Council stated. "In addition, they are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including killings, sexual violence, attacks on civilians, and child recruitment."


Other individuals sanctioned include commanders from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the Rwanda Defence Force, and the Collectif des Mouvements pour le Changement-Forces de Défense du Peuple (CMC-FDP).

The entity sanctioned by the EU is the Alliance Fleuve Congo, a politico-military movement established in Kenya but operating in eastern Congo.


The sanctions entail a travel ban and an asset freeze. Additionally, EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing funds to those on the sanctions list.


These measures reflect the EU's commitment to addressing the human rights abuses and promoting stability in the DRC.

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