U.S. DEPARTMENT of  STATE   You are subscribed to Africa. Here is new content for this topic:   Sanctioning Rwandan Violators of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity 03/02/2026 01:15 PM EST Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Sanctioning Rwandan Violators of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity Press Statement March 2, 2026 Today, the United States is sanctioning the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) and four senior RDF officers for their direct operational support to the March 23 Movement (M23) and its affiliates in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Just days after President Trump presided over the December 4, 2025 signing of the historic Joint Declaration of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity with DRC President Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Kagame, Rwanda-backed M23 fighters captured the Congolese city of Uvira, in clear violation of the Washington Accords. M23, a U.S.- and UN-sanctioned entity, is responsible for horrific human rights abuses, including summary executions and violence against civilians, including women and children. The continued backing from the RDF and its senior leadership has enabled M23 to capture DRC sovereign territory and continue these grave abuses. The United States stands firm in its support for peace and stability in eastern DRC and the wider region. The Washington Accords mark a decisive turning point for the Great Lakes region, setting a new course for peace, cooperation, and prosperity among neighbors. Today's action demonstrates U.S. resolve to uphold the Washington Accords. As President Trump has made clear, the United States is prepared to use all available tools to ensure the DRC and Rwanda deliver on the promises of this historic agreement. Today's action is being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 13413, as amended. For more information on today's action, please see the Department of the Treasury's press release. Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe-All | Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520