UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict

M23 rebels

M23 rebels supervise the exit of mercenary troops in the streets of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on January 29, 2025.
 

Photo credit: Reuters

What you need to know:

  • The UK will soon impose sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has seized territory in eastern Congo, including key cities and mineral-rich areas.