European Union Extends Sanctions on Congolese Officials For An Extra Year

The Council of European Union has renewed EU sanctions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo for another year.

The measures targeted 23 individuals and one entity linked to human rights violations, electoral interference and ongoing conflict.

Those designated face asset freezes, and individuals are also subject to travel bans.

In the meantime, the EU said it would continue to monitor developments in the DRC and may amend the sanctions list based on the situation on the ground.