#Confirmed: #US, #Israel attack on #Iran: Tehran confirms Khamenei’s killing
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Iranian state media say Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed.
On Saturday, a strike on a school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 people, and that at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and US assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Iranian state media say Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed.
On Saturday, a strike on a school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 people, and that at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and US assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
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#Update: #US, #Israel attack on #Iran: Mass protests erupt in #Tehran after confirmation of Supreme Leader’s killing
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Sunday in mass protests and mourning rallies following state media confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV quoted the government as vowing that the “crime of assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished,” as crowds gathered in central Tehran chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans and carrying portraits of the late leader.
Earlier Iranian authorities reported at least 201 people have been killed nationwide.
One of the deadliest was a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed 108 students, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Responsibility for the strike has not been independently confirmed.
Pictures: Middle East Eye
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Sunday in mass protests and mourning rallies following state media confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV quoted the government as vowing that the “crime of assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished,” as crowds gathered in central Tehran chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans and carrying portraits of the late leader.
Earlier Iranian authorities reported at least 201 people have been killed nationwide.
One of the deadliest was a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed 108 students, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Responsibility for the strike has not been independently confirmed.
Pictures: Middle East Eye
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#South_Sudan faces turmoil as former officials arrested in wave of detentions
A former South Sudan finance minister is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also faces an armed rebellion.
The latest arrest came Friday when Bak Barnaba Chol was taken into custody while attempting to cross the border into Uganda. His arrest followed that of another former minister of finance and planning, Marial Dongrin Ater, who was fired in August.
In the past week, a former central bank governor, a former undersecretary for the ministry of petroleum, and a general in the domestic intelligence agency previously posted to the same ministry have been detained.
The exact reasons for the arrests remain unclear.
Government spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told local media outlet Eye Radio that the arrests were “not political”....
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A former South Sudan finance minister is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also faces an armed rebellion.
The latest arrest came Friday when Bak Barnaba Chol was taken into custody while attempting to cross the border into Uganda. His arrest followed that of another former minister of finance and planning, Marial Dongrin Ater, who was fired in August.
In the past week, a former central bank governor, a former undersecretary for the ministry of petroleum, and a general in the domestic intelligence agency previously posted to the same ministry have been detained.
The exact reasons for the arrests remain unclear.
Government spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told local media outlet Eye Radio that the arrests were “not political”....
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#Somaliland condemns #Iran strikes on Gulf States as #Somalia remains silent
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned recent Iranian strikes targeting #Gulf and #Arab states, describing the attacks as a threat to regional peace and stability, while Somalia’s federal leadership has not issued any public statement regarding the strikes.
In an official statement, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced what it called “unprovoked aggression” against the #UAE, #Qatar, #Kuwait, #Bahrain, #Saudi_Arabia and #Jordan.
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland condemns in the strongest terms the recent Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the.....
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The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned recent Iranian strikes targeting #Gulf and #Arab states, describing the attacks as a threat to regional peace and stability, while Somalia’s federal leadership has not issued any public statement regarding the strikes.
In an official statement, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced what it called “unprovoked aggression” against the #UAE, #Qatar, #Kuwait, #Bahrain, #Saudi_Arabia and #Jordan.
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland condemns in the strongest terms the recent Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the.....
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#Sudanese army evacuates hundreds as drone strikes intensify near #Ethiopian border
Sudanese army trucks evacuated hundreds of civilians from the strategic border town of #Kurmuk on Saturday, as an escalation in drone strikes by paramilitary and rebel forces opened a volatile new front in the country’s internal conflict.
The displaced residents arrived in #Ed_Damazin, the capital of the #Blue_Nile region in Sudan’s far southeast, following two days of intensified aerial bombardment.
Local officials reported that a combined force of the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (#SPLM-N), led by Joseph Touka, has been targeting residential neighbourhoods and infrastructure.
“The attacks forced citizens to flee toward Ed Damazin once again,” said Kurmuk Commissioner Abdel Ati al-Faki. He noted that approximately 80 families, totalling some 300 people, reached the capital on Saturday, joining nearly 1,900 others who have arrived...
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Sudanese army trucks evacuated hundreds of civilians from the strategic border town of #Kurmuk on Saturday, as an escalation in drone strikes by paramilitary and rebel forces opened a volatile new front in the country’s internal conflict.
The displaced residents arrived in #Ed_Damazin, the capital of the #Blue_Nile region in Sudan’s far southeast, following two days of intensified aerial bombardment.
Local officials reported that a combined force of the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (#SPLM-N), led by Joseph Touka, has been targeting residential neighbourhoods and infrastructure.
“The attacks forced citizens to flee toward Ed Damazin once again,” said Kurmuk Commissioner Abdel Ati al-Faki. He noted that approximately 80 families, totalling some 300 people, reached the capital on Saturday, joining nearly 1,900 others who have arrived...
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#Updates: #Sudan condemns #Iranian missile strikes but excludes #UAE; Trump Threatens with ‘Force Never Seen Before’ if Tehran Retaliates
#Khartoum has issued a sharp diplomatic rebuke of Iran’s recent ballistic missile assault on #Gulf states — condemning attacks on #Qatar, #Bahrain, #Kuwait and #Jordan while conspicuously excluding the United Arab Emirates amid strained ties — as #US President Donald #Trump warned that Iran would face a level of force “never seen before” should it pursue further retaliation following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
#Israel and the United States launched fresh waves of intensive strikes across Iran on the second day of their military campaign, escalating a confrontation that has plunged the Middle East into a rapidly widening regional conflict with no clear timeline or outcome.
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#Khartoum has issued a sharp diplomatic rebuke of Iran’s recent ballistic missile assault on #Gulf states — condemning attacks on #Qatar, #Bahrain, #Kuwait and #Jordan while conspicuously excluding the United Arab Emirates amid strained ties — as #US President Donald #Trump warned that Iran would face a level of force “never seen before” should it pursue further retaliation following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
#Israel and the United States launched fresh waves of intensive strikes across Iran on the second day of their military campaign, escalating a confrontation that has plunged the Middle East into a rapidly widening regional conflict with no clear timeline or outcome.
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News: #Ethiopian national among 58 injured in Iran attacks on #UAE; authorities do not specify number of Ethiopians affected
At least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of #Iranian missile and drone attacks that began on 28 February 2026, according to a press release by the UAE Ministry of Defense, which did not specify how many Ethiopians were wounded.
In its statement, the Ministry said UAE air defenses have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones launched from Iran since the start of the attacks.
On the second day alone, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, with eight falling into the sea, and intercepted two cruise missiles and 311 drones. However, 21 drones struck civilian targets, the Ministry said.
Since 28 February, 165 ballistic missiles were detected heading toward the UAE, of which 152 were destroyed and 13.....
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At least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of #Iranian missile and drone attacks that began on 28 February 2026, according to a press release by the UAE Ministry of Defense, which did not specify how many Ethiopians were wounded.
In its statement, the Ministry said UAE air defenses have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones launched from Iran since the start of the attacks.
On the second day alone, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, with eight falling into the sea, and intercepted two cruise missiles and 311 drones. However, 21 drones struck civilian targets, the Ministry said.
Since 28 February, 165 ballistic missiles were detected heading toward the UAE, of which 152 were destroyed and 13.....
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#Update: #Ethiopian Airlines extends flight suspensions to several #Middle_East destinations as regional airspace closures persist
Ethiopian Airlines has announced updated suspension of flights to and from multiple Middle East destinations due to ongoing airspace closures across the region, the airline said in a statement.
The cancellations affect services to #Amman (Jordan), #Beirut (Lebanon), #Tel_Aviv (Israel), #Doha (Qatar), #Kuwait City (Kuwait), #Dubai (United Arab Emirates), #Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), #Abu_Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), and #Dammam (Saudi Arabia).
The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.
The airline urged passengers traveling to or from the affected region to regularly check their flight status through its official digital platforms to avoid inconvenience.
Earlier today it was reported that at least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of....
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Ethiopian Airlines has announced updated suspension of flights to and from multiple Middle East destinations due to ongoing airspace closures across the region, the airline said in a statement.
The cancellations affect services to #Amman (Jordan), #Beirut (Lebanon), #Tel_Aviv (Israel), #Doha (Qatar), #Kuwait City (Kuwait), #Dubai (United Arab Emirates), #Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), #Abu_Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), and #Dammam (Saudi Arabia).
The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.
The airline urged passengers traveling to or from the affected region to regularly check their flight status through its official digital platforms to avoid inconvenience.
Earlier today it was reported that at least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of....
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News: #PM_Abiy calls #Kuwait Crown Prince, condemns Iran attack as violation of sovereignty
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, strongly condemning the recent #Iranian attack and expressing Ethiopia’s solidarity with Kuwait, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
KUNA reported that Abiy spoke on Sunday with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which the Ethiopian premier denounced what he described as an “atrocious attack” that violated Kuwait’s sovereignty, airspace, and international law, as well as the #UN Charter.
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, strongly condemning the recent #Iranian attack and expressing Ethiopia’s solidarity with Kuwait, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
KUNA reported that Abiy spoke on Sunday with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which the Ethiopian premier denounced what he described as an “atrocious attack” that violated Kuwait’s sovereignty, airspace, and international law, as well as the #UN Charter.
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News: #Somaliland's #Israel deal could put #Berbera port at risk
#Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.
Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the #UAE firm #DP_World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Berbera still handles far fewer containers than nearby #Djibouti or #Mombasa, but port traffic was up 30 percent from 2023 to 2025, and recent diplomatic moves could lead to much more.
A deal under negotiation with #Ethiopia, a landlocked neighbour with more than 130 million inhabitants, could see traffic rise by another 80 percent, said port authority director Ali Diriye Ahmed.
Ethiopia did not respond to queries on the subject.
But an alliance with Israel also brings risks, particularly as the US-Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend increase the threat of ........
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#Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.
Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the #UAE firm #DP_World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Berbera still handles far fewer containers than nearby #Djibouti or #Mombasa, but port traffic was up 30 percent from 2023 to 2025, and recent diplomatic moves could lead to much more.
A deal under negotiation with #Ethiopia, a landlocked neighbour with more than 130 million inhabitants, could see traffic rise by another 80 percent, said port authority director Ali Diriye Ahmed.
Ethiopia did not respond to queries on the subject.
But an alliance with Israel also brings risks, particularly as the US-Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend increase the threat of ........
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News: #India extends greetings to #Ethiopia on 130th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, has extended warm greetings to Ethiopia on the occasion of the 130th Anniversary of the Victory of #Adwa.
In a message shared on his official X page, Jaishankar conveyed his greetings to Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, as well as to the Government and people of Ethiopia, marking the historic anniversary of the Battle of Adwa.
The Victory of Adwa, commemorated annually on March 2, marks Ethiopia’s triumph over invading Italian forces in 1896 — a defining moment in the country’s history and a symbol of African resistance against colonialism.
Jaishankar also expressed India’s readiness to further strengthen its Strategic Partnership with Ethiopia, underscoring the .........
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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, has extended warm greetings to Ethiopia on the occasion of the 130th Anniversary of the Victory of #Adwa.
In a message shared on his official X page, Jaishankar conveyed his greetings to Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, as well as to the Government and people of Ethiopia, marking the historic anniversary of the Battle of Adwa.
The Victory of Adwa, commemorated annually on March 2, marks Ethiopia’s triumph over invading Italian forces in 1896 — a defining moment in the country’s history and a symbol of African resistance against colonialism.
Jaishankar also expressed India’s readiness to further strengthen its Strategic Partnership with Ethiopia, underscoring the .........
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News: President Taye links #Adwa triumph to advancing #Ethiopia’s access to the sea agenda
President Taye Atske Selassie has declared that Ethiopia’s pursuit of a reliable and sustainable access to the #sea is “a living truth inseparable from the sovereign trust bequeathed by the martyrs of Adwa,” highlighting the maritime question as a core focus of the 130th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa celebrations.
In a speech delivered at this year’s celebration, held under the motto “From a Proud History to a Bright Horizon,” the President said historical records show that in the aftermath of the 1896 victory, one of Ethiopia’s primary diplomatic priorities was securing ownership of a maritime gate to connect with the world.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), in a message shared on his social media pages, described Adwa as the day “the sun broke through a sky that had been dark for all of Africa and Black people,” paying tribute to the .....
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President Taye Atske Selassie has declared that Ethiopia’s pursuit of a reliable and sustainable access to the #sea is “a living truth inseparable from the sovereign trust bequeathed by the martyrs of Adwa,” highlighting the maritime question as a core focus of the 130th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa celebrations.
In a speech delivered at this year’s celebration, held under the motto “From a Proud History to a Bright Horizon,” the President said historical records show that in the aftermath of the 1896 victory, one of Ethiopia’s primary diplomatic priorities was securing ownership of a maritime gate to connect with the world.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), in a message shared on his social media pages, described Adwa as the day “the sun broke through a sky that had been dark for all of Africa and Black people,” paying tribute to the .....
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News: #Tigray marks Adwa anniversary amid renewed political tensions
Authorities in Tigray have commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of #Adwa, framing the occasion not only as a celebration of past triumph but also as a reflection of the region’s current political and territorial challenges.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau described the 1896 victory at Adwa as a defining moment of African resistance and a symbol of resilience deeply rooted in Tigray’s history.
The bureau emphasized the role of Tigrayan forces in late 19th-century battles against Ottoman, Egyptian, Italian and Dervish expansionist campaigns, highlighting the leadership of Ras Alula Abanega in key confrontations at Gundet, Gura and Dogali prior to the decisive defeat of Italian forces at Adwa.
However, this year’s commemoration unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tensions between #Mekelle and #Addis_Abeba......
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Authorities in Tigray have commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of #Adwa, framing the occasion not only as a celebration of past triumph but also as a reflection of the region’s current political and territorial challenges.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau described the 1896 victory at Adwa as a defining moment of African resistance and a symbol of resilience deeply rooted in Tigray’s history.
The bureau emphasized the role of Tigrayan forces in late 19th-century battles against Ottoman, Egyptian, Italian and Dervish expansionist campaigns, highlighting the leadership of Ras Alula Abanega in key confrontations at Gundet, Gura and Dogali prior to the decisive defeat of Italian forces at Adwa.
However, this year’s commemoration unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tensions between #Mekelle and #Addis_Abeba......
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News: #Sudan government alleges drone attacks originated ‘from #Ethiopian territory,’ warns of action to defend sovereignty
Sudan has accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing #drones to enter its airspace from Ethiopian territory and strike locations inside the country, warning of consequences and asserting its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a press release issued on Monday, 02 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the Government of Sudan had been monitoring what it described as the “entry of drones from within Ethiopian territory” throughout February and early March.
#Khartoum warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of such acts and reaffirmed Sudan’s right to defend its sovereignty “by all means necessary” to counter the alleged attacks.
The ministry characterized the reported incidents as “hostile behavior” that ….
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Sudan has accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing #drones to enter its airspace from Ethiopian territory and strike locations inside the country, warning of consequences and asserting its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a press release issued on Monday, 02 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the Government of Sudan had been monitoring what it described as the “entry of drones from within Ethiopian territory” throughout February and early March.
#Khartoum warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of such acts and reaffirmed Sudan’s right to defend its sovereignty “by all means necessary” to counter the alleged attacks.
The ministry characterized the reported incidents as “hostile behavior” that ….
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169 people killed after insurgents raid a #South_Sudan village
At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in northern South Sudan, two local officials told AFP Monday, as the country sees a dramatic increase in violence.
The latest massacre happened early on Sunday in #Abiemnom County near the #Sudan border. "A total of 169 bodies have been laid to rest in a mass grave," Elizabeth Achol, health minister in northern Ruweng administrative area, told AFP by phone.
Local information minister James Monyluak gave the same toll, saying it included women, children and elderly people and could increase further as more bodies are found.
A diplomatic source, speaking to AFP anonymously, placed the death toll at 70 but said it could rise. The government condemned "the barbaric attack" in a statement, confirming the killing of two senior local officials.
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At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in northern South Sudan, two local officials told AFP Monday, as the country sees a dramatic increase in violence.
The latest massacre happened early on Sunday in #Abiemnom County near the #Sudan border. "A total of 169 bodies have been laid to rest in a mass grave," Elizabeth Achol, health minister in northern Ruweng administrative area, told AFP by phone.
Local information minister James Monyluak gave the same toll, saying it included women, children and elderly people and could increase further as more bodies are found.
A diplomatic source, speaking to AFP anonymously, placed the death toll at 70 but said it could rise. The government condemned "the barbaric attack" in a statement, confirming the killing of two senior local officials.
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#US sanctions #Rwanda’s military and top officials over support for M23 rebels in Congo
The U.S. imposed sanctions Monday on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior officials for supporting the March 23 Movement, an armed group responsible for human rights abuses in the central African nation of #Congo.
The latest penalties come after a U.S.-mediated peace agreement was signed in December by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul #Kagame in #Washington, alongside U.S. President Donald #Trump.
Trump at the time praised the leaders for their courage, as the deal also opened the region’s critical mineral reserves to the U.S. government and U.S. companies.
Despite the agreement, fighting between the two parties continues on several fronts in eastern Congo, claiming numerous civilian and military casualties.
#M23 is the most prominent of about 100 armed factions...
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The U.S. imposed sanctions Monday on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior officials for supporting the March 23 Movement, an armed group responsible for human rights abuses in the central African nation of #Congo.
The latest penalties come after a U.S.-mediated peace agreement was signed in December by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul #Kagame in #Washington, alongside U.S. President Donald #Trump.
Trump at the time praised the leaders for their courage, as the deal also opened the region’s critical mineral reserves to the U.S. government and U.S. companies.
Despite the agreement, fighting between the two parties continues on several fronts in eastern Congo, claiming numerous civilian and military casualties.
#M23 is the most prominent of about 100 armed factions...
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