United States & March 23 Movement
17 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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International
United States: The United States imposed sanctions on Rwandan entities to disrupt mineral smuggling and support a peace deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, aiming to stabilize the region and promote legitimate trade.
March 23 Movement: The M23 rebel group controls resource-rich areas in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and profits from the illicit mineral trade, which funds its operations. The sanctions aim to cut off its financial support.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States: The US brokered the Doha Framework Agreement and participated in the talks. It has imposed sanctions on Rwanda and companies linked to mineral trafficking, influencing the conflict's economic dimensions.
March 23 Movement: M23 is the main rebel group negotiating with the DRC. The roadmap provides a framework for its integration into a political process, but continued fighting and sanctions against its leaders may persist until a final deal is reached.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
International
United States: The United States>>> has announced additional aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> for the Ebola response and has implemented temporary travel bans for non-citizens from affected countries. It also plans to establish a quarantine facility in Kenya>>> for exposed Americans.
March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement, backed by Rwanda, controls key cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo — North Kivu and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, further hindering Ebola containment efforts and contributing to the humanitarian crisis.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
Accidents
United States: United States>>> has bolstered precautions, including screening air passengers and suspending visa services, and has provided $13 million in assistance for the response.
March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement rebel group controls parts of Democratic Republic of the Congo — North Kivu and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu provinces, including Democratic Republic of the Congo — Goma, where Ebola cases have been confirmed. Their presence complicates humanitarian access and coordination of the response.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
International
United States: United States>>> proposed establishing an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya>>> for its citizens exposed to the virus, aiming to prevent Ebola cases from entering its territory. This policy shift has drawn criticism from public health experts and led to a court suspension in Kenya>>>.
March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement, a Rwanda-backed rebel group, controls parts of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, further complicating the Ebola response due to ongoing conflict and instability.
May 26, 2026 · 213 articles
Accidents
United States: The United States>>> has pledged financial aid and is monitoring the Ebola outbreak, with some of its citizens exposed or infected, but its previous aid cuts and withdrawal from the World Health Organization>>> have been criticized for weakening global health response capacity.
March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement>>>, a rebel group, controls parts of North and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, complicating Ebola response efforts due to insecurity and lack of communication with the government.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
Accidents
United States: Restricted direct flights from DRC; delayed minerals partnership talks; CDC involved in response.
March 23 Movement: Controlled areas with limited Ebola cases; declared outbreak over in its territory, showcasing governance capacity.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
International
United States: The US had previously sanctioned Nzenze and Kubwayo, supporting UN actions.
March 23 Movement: M23 is a key rebel group in eastern Congo; its leaders are sanctioned, potentially weakening its operations.
Jul 17, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
United States: Major donor and also imposed travel restrictions on travelers from DRC, which could hinder aid delivery. Its policies have mixed effects on the response.
March 23 Movement: Armed group controlling areas in North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, complicating the response. Its conflict with the DRC government hinders access to affected communities.
Mar 09, 2018 · 543 articles
International
United States: The United States has mediated peace talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and imposed sanctions on a Rwanda-based gold refinery, indicating its involvement in trying to resolve the conflict.
March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement is a Rwandan-backed rebel group accused of significant violence and territorial gains in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, serving as a key point of contention in the ICJ case.
Jun 26, 2026 · 20 articles
International
March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement launched an offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, capturing Uvira and causing significant civilian casualties and displacement, despite a U.S.-mediated peace agreement.
Dec 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement controls the Rubaya mine and is accused by the Democratic Republic of the Congo government of allowing illegal and unsafe mining practices, leading to the landslide. They disputed the death toll, claiming only five people died.
Mar 04, 2026 · 11 articles
Accidents
March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement controls the Rubaya mines where the collapse occurred and disputes the casualty figures, claiming bombings caused the deaths. They generate significant revenue from taxing coltan trade.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement is fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has engaged in talks with the Congolese government, mediated by the United States and Qatar, to establish a permanent ceasefire.
Apr 17, 2026 · 16 articles
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