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US Sanctions Ex-Congo President Kabila for Rebel Support

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Published
May 1, 2026
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US Imposes Sanctions on Ex-Congo President Kabila for Alleged Support of M23 Rebels The US has levied heavy sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group in the east. Kabila, who ruled for eighteen years, is alleged to have funneled cash to the rebels, facilitated army defections, and…

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US Imposes Sanctions on Ex-Congo President Kabila for Alleged Support of M23 Rebels The US has levied heavy sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group in the east. Kabila, who ruled for eighteen years, is alleged to have funneled cash to the rebels, facilitated army defections, and even planned attacks on Congolese forces from abroad. These sanctions, which include freezing his US assets and banning American dealings, are

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