EU slaps leaders of DR Congo’s armed groups with sanctions
A vehicle belonging to DR Congo armed forces drives up the road to the frontline in Goma on December 5, 2022 amid fighting with M23 rebels. The EU is targeting targeting leaders of various armed groups, including the M23, with sanctions. PHOTO | GUERCHOM NDEBO | AFP
The European Union on Thursday toughened sanctions on perpetrators of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting leaders of various armed groups including the M23
The Council of the European Union on Thursday sanctioned eight new personalities, including five members of different armed groups operating in North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri in eastern DRC.
