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DRC, Rwanda
Washington to take new steps against Paul Kagame's regime

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Donald Trump's administration is working on a fresh set of sanctions for Rwanda, expected to target senior security officials. The US is demanding the withdrawal of M23 rebels from areas conquered since the signing of the peace agreement between Kinshasa and Kigali in December.

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