EU imposes sanctions – Rwanda breaks with Belgium
EU imposes sanctions due to the Rwandan-backed M23 guerrilla advance in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, news agencies report.
Rwanda responds by breaking all diplomatic relations with Belgium. They also classify all Belgian diplomats as undesirable in the country. The country's foreign ministry writes on X, according to media.
The decision "reflects Rwanda's commitment to protecting our national interests and the dignity of Rwandans," the post says.
Belgium responded and stated that the country will implement similar measures.
“This is disproportionate and shows that when we disagree with Rwanda, they prefer not to engage in dialogue,” Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced on X.
Congo delegation in Angola – peace talks to take place tomorrow
The Congo-Kinshasa government will participate in peace talks with the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23, which has taken over areas in eastern Congo, a spokesman said on Monday, according to news agencies.
The peace talks are to take place in Angola on Tuesday. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi had previously refused direct negotiations with the rebels.
The conflict in eastern Congo-Kinshasa escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed rebels advanced and captured the strategic city of Goma, and then the city of Bukavu in February.
EU imposes sanctions due to the Rwandan-backed M23 guerrilla advance in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, news agencies report.
Rwanda responds by breaking all diplomatic relations with Belgium. They also classify all Belgian diplomats as undesirable in the country. The country's foreign ministry writes on X, according to media.
The decision "reflects Rwanda's commitment to protecting our national interests and the dignity of Rwandans," the post says.
Belgium responded and stated that the country will implement similar measures.
“This is disproportionate and shows that when we disagree with Rwanda, they prefer not to engage in dialogue,” Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced on X.
Congo delegation in Angola – peace talks to take place tomorrow
The Congo-Kinshasa government will participate in peace talks with the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23, which has taken over areas in eastern Congo, a spokesman said on Monday, according to news agencies.
The peace talks are to take place in Angola on Tuesday. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi had previously refused direct negotiations with the rebels.
The conflict in eastern Congo-Kinshasa escalated in January when the Rwanda-backed rebels advanced and captured the strategic city of Goma, and then the city of Bukavu in February.
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