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Browsing: Eastern DRC crisis
- The UK has ramped up pressure on Rwanda over the DRC conflict by suspending aid, limiting trade, and reviewing military cooperation, signaling a major shift in diplomatic relations.
- In response, Rwanda has condemned the measures as biased and insists on security guarantees while reaffirming its commitment to an African-led mediation process.
- As tensions rise, the UK’s firm stance could either push Rwanda towards peace talks or deepen regional instability.
The United Kingdom has escalated diplomatic pressure on Rwanda in response to the intensifying conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a decisive move, the UK government announced a series of punitive measures targeting Kigali, including suspending financial aid, limiting trade promotion, and reviewing military cooperation with the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF).
This move signals a significant shift in UK-Rwanda relations, tightening the noose on President Paul Kagame’s administration amid growing international scrutiny.
On Wednesday, the UK Foreign, …