US imposes visa restrictions on senior Rwandan officials

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The US imposed visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, following separate US sanctions this week on Rwanda's military and four senior officers.
US imposes visa restrictions on senior Rwandan officials
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The measure limits opportunities for in-person participation by the named officials in US-hosted meetings, accountability processes, or legal proceedings that rely on travel to the United States. It narrows direct engagement channels between US interlocutors and individuals alleged to be backing armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, complicating diplomatic efforts to stabilize the Great Lakes region.
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