Rwanda reacts to the sanctions against its army and commanders

 Rwanda reacts to the sanctions against its army and commanders, denouncing the double standard in Washington's approach.

"The sanctions imposed today by the United States, which unfairly target only one party to the peace process, distort the reality and facts of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The DRC's systematic and indiscriminate drone attacks and ground offensives constitute flagrant violations of the ceasefire agreements and continue to claim many victims. Protecting our country is an honor of which the Rwandan Defense Forces are very proud.

The DRC coalition includes foreign mercenaries, state-backed extremist ethnic militias (Wazalendo), and the genocidal FDLR militia, which fights alongside the FARDC. The DRC committed, under the Washington Accords, to irreversibly and verifiably end its state support for the FDLR and associated militias, but has taken no steps in this direction. Rwanda is fully committed to disengaging its forces at the same time." that the DRC respects its obligations.

Rwanda welcomes the resumption of the implementation process, particularly the Joint Monitoring Committee, which requires an impartial approach from all partners. Rwanda remains committed to respecting all aspects of the Washington Agreements, including the Regional Economic Integration Framework.