Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels appear to be heading toward a third major city in eastern Congo. International pressure rose Tuesday over the M23’s expansion in the mineral-rich region that’s critical for global technology.

James Kabarebe, a former army chief, has been sanctioned for his alleged role in the DR Congo conflict The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

US Imposes Sanctions on Key Official The United States has announced sanctions on a high-ranking Rwandan official, accusing him of backing a rebel group that has intensified violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).