The UN Security Council has placed sanctions on the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The sanctions, imposed on New Years’ Eve, mean that those connected to the rebels will face travel bans and the freezing of their assets.
Sanctions were also placed on Rwanda’s FDLR rebel movement.
Rwanda and Uganda are accused of supporting the M23 rebels by the UN, but both governments have denied the allegations.
Rwanda joined the UN Security Council on New Years’ day for a two year term.
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