UN Security Council Imposes Sanctions on M23 and FDLR Leaders
The United Nations Security Council added six individuals and two entities to its DRC sanctions list, specifically targeting commanders of the Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel alliance and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).
Date: July 17, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Reuters