EU Enacts Sanctions Against 9 M23 Rebel Group Leaders

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The Rwandan military officers affected by the EU sanctions include Eugène Nkubito, the commander of the 3rd division, and Brigadier General Pascal Muhizi, who leads the 2nd division of the Rwandan army.

The European Union enacted sanctions against nine leaders from the M23 rebel group and several Rwandan military officers. The EU alleges they have roles in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

These measures were anticipated in the DRC for several days, and they specifically targeted key figures within the M23, including Bertrand Bisimwa, who is already under UN sanctions, and Colonel John Imani Nzenze. The list also features Jean Bahati Musanga, the current governor of North Kivu, who was appointed by the M23/AFC.

The Rwandan military officers affected by the EU sanctions include Eugène Nkubito, the commander of the 3rd division, and Brigadier General Pascal Muhizi, who leads the 2nd division of the Rwandan army.

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These sanctions come just before direct negotiations scheduled for Tuesday between the Congolese government and the M23 in Luanda, facilitated by the Angolan president.

The banks have shut down as a security precaution due to ongoing conflicts, severely impacting the local economy and leaving countless families in dire straits. The once-bustling streets, filled with commerce and daily activities, are now eerily quiet. The bank closures have halted the flow of money, effectively paralysing economic activity.