Canada Imposes Trade Restrictions on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict

Ottawa accuses Kigali of supporting M23 rebels in eastern Congo, escalating a humanitarian crisis and violating Congolese sovereignty.

Canada has suspended export permits for controlled goods and technologies to Rwanda, along with halting government-to-government business and private-sector trade initiatives.
The Canadian government cited Rwanda's military support for the M23 rebel group, which has seized key cities in eastern Congo and caused significant violence and displacement.
The M23 offensive has led to thousands of deaths, the displacement of millions, and allegations of human rights abuses, including the abduction of hospital patients in Goma.
Rwanda denies backing the M23 rebels, claiming its actions are defensive against ethnic Hutu militias threatening Tutsis in the region.
Canada's measures follow similar actions by the European Union, United Kingdom, and United States, which have condemned Rwanda's involvement in the conflict.