KINSHASA, December 13 (ANI): The United States has accused Rwanda of fueling instability and war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“Rwanda is leading the region towards increased instability and war,” U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told the UN Security Council. “We will use the tools at our disposal to hold to account spoilers to peace.”
The UN and the Security Council have repeatedly described the majority-Tutsi M23 militia as backed by Rwanda, a claim Kigali has consistently denied. Fighting and insecurity continue in eastern DRC amid rising diplomatic anger over the latest offensive by the M23 rebels, reportedly supported by Rwanda.
Regional officials report that more than 400 civilians have been killed in South Kivu Province since the rebel group escalated its offensive and entered the strategic city of Uvira, according to France 24. A U.S.-brokered peace deal last week aimed to end Rwanda’s involvement in the conflict, but it has had little effect on the ground.
Separately, the UK announced plans to impose sanctions on senior commanders of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for their alleged involvement in “heinous violence” in Darfur. The announcement comes amid severe resource shortages following funding cuts, according to humanitarian organizations including the UN World Food Programme.
On Friday, the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, where President William Ruto called for a green, inclusive economic transformation. Delegates from over 170 countries discussed strategies to address the worsening climate crisis. President Ruto emphasized that Africa, one of the world’s least polluting continents, is already bearing the brunt of climate change, and that economic growth must align with sustainable, green initiatives.
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