Rwanda on Tuesday criticized the UK’s decision to impose sanctions over its alleged support for M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling the measures “regrettable.” The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced actions including suspending direct financial aid—except for programs benefiting the poorest Rwandans—halting high-level government engagement, and freezing defense cooperation with …

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