After the expiration of the ultimatum for Rwandan troop withdrawal from Kivu: Masisi civil society demands sanctions

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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After the expiration of the ultimatum for Rwandan troop withdrawal from Kivu: Masisi civil society demands sanctions

The US ultimatum for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC expired on July 15, 2026, with no withdrawal starting. Masisi civil society acknowledges failure and demands sanctions against Rwanda. Telesphore Mitondeke, general rapporteur, denounces diplomatic impotence amid ongoing reinforcements and attacks by the M23 backed by Rwanda. The citizen group calls for a binding international framework.

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