Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Relations with Belgium Amidst DR Congo Tensions
Rwanda has accused Belgium of undermining its efforts in the DR Congo conflict and has expelled its diplomats.
In a significant escalation of tensions, Rwanda has severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing continuous actions from Brussels that have undermined the Rwandan government amid the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Paul Kagame's administration has reacted strongly to Belgium's calls for sanctions against Rwanda, specifically over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which is at the center of the DRC's crisis. Following the diplomatic break, Belgian diplomats have been given 48 hours to exit Rwanda. The Belgian government has responded, calling Rwanda's decision "disproportionate" and indicating that it will take measures in response.
The conflict in the DRC has drawn international attention, raising questions about Rwanda's involvement and prompting debates about colonial legacies and their lingering effects on modern diplomatic relations. As both nations grapple with the fallout from this development, the broader implications for regional stability and international relations remain uncertain.
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