US Sanctions Rwandan Businesses Over DRC Conflict Minerals

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The US has sanctioned Rwandan businessmen and companies for allegedly financing the M23 rebellion in the DRC through illicit conflict mineral trade.
The measures aim to disrupt smuggling networks, with Rwanda rejecting the allegations as biased.

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The US has sanctioned Rwandan businessmen and companies for allegedly financing the M23 rebellion in the DRC through illicit conflict mineral trade. The measures aim to disrupt smuggling networks, with Rwanda rejecting the allegations as biased.

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