EU to Announce Fresh Sanctions on DR Congo

The US, Britain and European Union will announce fresh sanctions targeting military commanders and militia leaders in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

This fresh round of sanctions will target military commanders from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

The two countries have traded accusations over the conflict in the mineral rich region of DR Congo.

Diplomats revealed that others on the list include leaders from the M23 rebel group, Rwanda-backed militias and the Islamic State affiliate ADF.