UK Suspends Some Financial Aid to Rwanda

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.
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 Some Financial Aid to Rwanda Over Violence in Eastern Congo as Rebels Dig In
U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over eastern DR Congo conflict
Keir Starmer’s government warns of further sanctions unless Kigali withdraws troops from its east African neighbour
Rwanda criticises UK for 'taking sides' in DR Congo crisis
The government of Rwanda has called out the United Kingdom for taking sides in the eastern DR Congo crisis, following the European country's announcement of possible sanctions against Rwanda over allegations of supporting the M23 rebels.
UK cracks down on Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict, freezes aid and defence ties
Rwanda is facing mounting pressure over its role in the DRC conflict, with the UK announcing fresh aid restrictions and limitations on bilateral relations. ・UK announces aid restrictions and limitations on bilateral relations with Rwanda over DRC conflict ・Rwanda faces scrutiny for alleged support of M23 rebel group in eastern DRC ・Calls for
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