Written questions

Rwanda: Armed Forces

Lords · Question HL16315 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to imposing sanctions on the Rwandan army and key military officials for supporting, training and fighting alongside the March 23 Movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 27 Apr 2026

In February 2025, the UK introduced policy measures on Rwanda in response to developments in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UK continues to encourage all parties to meaningfully engage with peace processes and implement agreed commitments. ...