The United States has sanctioned Rwanda's defence ministry and two senior officials, citing their continued backing of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This move follows persistent accusations from Kinshasa that Kigali is actively fuelling the conflict and exploiting eastern Congo's mineral wealth through proxy forces.
A Hong Kong court has found three prominent pro-democracy activists guilty of inciting subversion under the national security law, stemming from their organisation of annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The convictions target leaders of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
The United States has imposed further sanctions on Cuban entities, including the construction ministry and a prominent international socialist institute. These measures aim to intensify economic pressure on Havana, continuing a long-standing policy.
