UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda

UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, a move Kigali termed "punitive".
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over DR Congo conflict
The UK says it will also suspend future defense training assistance and demands that Kigali withdraw its troops from Congo.
UK to Sanction Rwanda Over Congo Conflict
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UK Halts Aid to Rwanda Amid Congo Conflict Allegations
The UK has paused some aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic sanctions over its alleged support of the M23 group in Congo's conflict. While Rwanda denies backing the group, the UK demands a withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congo and encourages dialogue as a political solution.
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U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo.
UK to pause bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo. Rwanda is facing global pressure over allegations it supports the M23 group which,
Rwanda Sanctions Will Undermine Push for Congo Peace Talks, Proscribed Minister Says
International sanctions against Rwanda will reduce the incentive for Kinshasa to engage in peace talks with M23 rebels who have made lightning advances in eastern Congo this year, a proscribed Rwandan minister has said.
UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says
The UK's decision to suspend some aid to Rwanda is "punitive", authorities in the East African country have said. In a statement, the UK said it was against Rwanda's support for the M23, a rebel group that has captured swathes of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a deadly uprising.
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