U.S. Targets Rwandan Officials to Expose Ongoing Instability in Eastern Congo

The U.S. government has escalated its crackdown on Rwanda’s involvement in the eastern Congo conflict by imposing visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials accused of fueling instability through support for the M23 rebel group. This decisive move follows sanctions recently placed on the Rwandan military itself, underlining Washington's growing impatience with Kigali’s ongoing interference despite existing peace accords. Why Does Rwanda’s Role Threaten Regional Stability—and American Interests? Eastern Congo remains a volatile flashpoint, where over 7 million people have been displaced amid clashes among nearly 100 armed factions. The M23 rebels, heavily implicated in human rights abuses and territorial...