U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo.

Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, a move Kigali termed "punitive".

The UK has paused some bilateral aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic sanctions over its alleged support for the M23 group in eastern Congo. Rwanda denies backing the rebels and claims self-defense. UK urges DRC to engage in dialogue with M23 and stresses a political solution.

“The UK calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities, humanitarian access, respect for international humanitarian law, meaningful engagement with African-led peace processes, and the withdrawal of all Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) from Congolese territory,” the spokesperson said.

The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

European Union announces suspension of defence consultations with Rwanda, which is bolstering M23 militia’s attacks on huge swath of Democratic Republic of the Congo

The UK has paused some aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic sanctions over its alleged support of the M23 group in Congo's conflict. While Rwanda denies backing the group, the UK demands a withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congo and encourages dialogue as a political solution.

Rwanda is facing global pressure over allegations it supports the M23 group which, since January, has captured swathes of eastern Congo including the cities of Goma and Bukavu, an

Britain is set to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Congo, according to a UK Foreign Office minister. ・UK is preparing to impose sanctions on Rwanda due to the conflict in Congo.