Germany Stops New Aid to Rwanda Over Congo Conflict – Reuters Reports”
Germany has decided to stop new development aid to Rwanda because of its alleged involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Reuters. The German development ministry said it is also reviewing its current aid commitments to Rwanda.
Reuters explains that Germany has urged Rwanda to stop supporting the M23 rebel group, which has been fighting in eastern Congo. The M23 has taken control of large areas and valuable mineral resources, worsening the conflict. Congo, the United Nations, and Western countries accuse Rwanda of backing the rebels, but Rwanda denies this and says it is protecting itself from militias in Congo.
According to Reuters, Rwanda’s foreign ministry called Germany’s decision “wrong and counterproductive.” Rwanda argued that countries like Germany, which have a historical connection to the region’s instability, should avoid taking one-sided actions.
Germany had pledged 93.6 million euros ($98 million) in aid to Rwanda for 2022 to 2024, Reuters reports. This conflict has deep roots, dating back to the aftermath of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and the fight over Congo’s rich mineral resources.
Reuters highlights that this move by Germany shows how international pressure is growing on Rwanda to address its role in the Congo conflict. The situation remains tense, with millions of people affected by the violence.
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