Written question asked by Bishop of Winchester (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Rwanda: Armed Forces
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to imposing sanctions on the Rwandan army and key military officials for supporting, training and fighting alongside the March 23 Movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Answer
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In February 2025, the UK introduced policy measures on Rwanda in response to developments in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UK continues to encourage all parties to meaningfully engage with peace processes and implement agreed commitments. I delivered this message during my visits to Kigali in October 2025, and to the Democratic Republic of Congo in March of this year. It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations as to do so would risk weakening their impact.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL16315
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Armed forces Democratic Republic of the Congo Rwanda Training Sanctions
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