DR Congo: Trump Imposes US Sanctions on Four Groups Accused of Illicit Mining | Firstpost Africa

The United States has imposed sanctions on four groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid President Donald Trump’s push for peace in the conflict-hit region. The sanctions target the armed group PARECO-FF, the Congolese mining company CDMC, and two Hong Kong-based export companies, East Rise and Star Dragon, for their alleged involvement in illicit mining and mineral smuggling. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to secure preferential US access to the DRC's vast mineral resources. The sanctions come amidst ongoing peace talks between the DRC government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Watch this video to know more.

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