Yesterday, we reengaged with key members of the Executive Office of the President of the United States and once again presented our case for Rwanda’s removal from the AGOA eligibility list. Rwanda’s continued support for M23 operations in eastern DRC raises serious concerns under Section 104 of AGOA.
Countries that benefit from preferential access to the U.S. market must meet clear standards on human rights, the rule of law, and regional stability. Those standards matter. Therefore, we will continue to engage with officials in the Administration and Congress with jurisdiction over the AGOA program to encourage the termination of Rwanda’s AGOA eligibility.
It should be noted that AGOA disproportionately benefits Rwanda’s political and economic elites, his close associates, and other connected insiders. It is time to end that gravy train. We will not forget the countless innocent Congolese murdered by M23.
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