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The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on nine individuals and one entity for human rights abuses and their role in fueling conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctions target individuals from rebel groups, including the M23 and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, as well as a commander from the Allied Democratic Forces and the Rwanda Defence Force. The EU accuses these groups of perpetrating serious human rights abuses, including killings, sexual violence, and child recruitment.

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has put a hold on its withdrawal, citing continued violence in the east of the country. The decision comes after the first phase of the withdrawal, completed in June, and is attributed to an escalation of clashes blamed on neighboring Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebel group.

The United States has welcomed a two-week humanitarian truce in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to ease suffering and facilitate de-escalation in the conflict-ridden region. The truce, starting at midnight local time on Friday, covers areas heavily impacted by fighting between government troops and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The conflict has displaced millions of people and hindered humanitarian aid efforts.