I applaud the sanctions targeting two M23 Leaders. The U.S. Department of the Treasury took the right decision at the right time. Excerpts:
"Sanctions
Target Two M23 Leaders for Using Child Soldiers and Engaging in Other
Activities Contributing to the Ongoing Conflict in the DRC
The U.S. Department of
the Treasury today designated two senior leaders of the Congolese militant
group Mouvement Du 23 Mars (M23), Baudoin Ngaruye and Innocent Kaina, pursuant
to Executive Order (E.O.) 13413, which targets persons contributing to the
conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Baudoin Ngaruye and
Innocent Kaina are being designated for their involvement in the recruitment and
use of child soldiers in the conflict in the DRC and for being leaders of a
group that is impeding the disarmament, repatriation, or resettlement of
combatants. Ngaruye is also being designated pursuant to E.O. 13413 for
acts involving the targeting of children in the conflict in the DRC, including
through killing, maiming, and sexual violence which violate international law.
On November 30, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) DRC Sanctions
Committee added Ngaruye and Kaina to its consolidated travel ban and asset
freeze list.
“M23 leaders Ngaruye
and Kaina are responsible for carrying out terrible acts of violence
against civilians and children in the DRC,” said Treasury’s Office of Foreign
Assets Control (OFAC) Director Adam J. Szubin. “We will continue to work with
our partners in the international community to bring about an end to this
conflict.” "
To read the full press release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, go to:
