U.S. Sanctions Against Joseph Kabila for Supporting AFC-M23

The United States has imposed sanctions on Joseph Kabila, former president of the DRC, for his support of M23 and AFC, which are accused of destabilizing the Congolese government. The U.S. State Department stated that M23, backed by Rwanda, seeks to overthrow the DRC government. The sanctions include freezing Kabila's assets in the United States. Washington calls for adherence to peace agreements to promote stability in the region.