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

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