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# US Treasury sanctions Rwanda's defense ministry over support for M23

OFAC also designated Zigama Credit and Savings Society. Rwanda's role in eastern Congo is the target.

Leaked on 29 October 2026

![Screenshot of the US Treasury press release page: Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Financial Institution Supporting M23 | U.S. Department of the Treasur](https://leakly.com/assets/images/treasury-sanctions-rwanda-defence-ministry-hero.jpg)

Screenshot of the US Treasury press release “Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Financial Institution Supporting M23 | ”, captured 09 Nov 2026 12:14 UTC. [Source: US Treasury press release](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0668/)

The [US Treasury](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0668/)'s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, a Rwandan financial institution, for supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo, according to a Treasury press release.

The [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm87zw51qw0jo) also reported the sanctions, and [Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/10/30/new-us-sanctions-target-rwandas-abusive-role-in-eastern-congo) said they target Rwanda's abusive role in eastern Congo.

Treasury announced the sanctions. Rwanda's response and any diplomatic fallout are still developing.

## What we know

* OFAC sanctioned Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society.

## What we don't know

* How Rwanda will respond.

## What would confirm it

Already confirmed by Treasury.

## Sources

## Outlet-sourced retrospective

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* [Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Financial Institution Supporting M23 | U.S. Department of the Treasury](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0668/)
* [M23 Rebels: US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over Congo war](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm87zw51qw0jo)
* [New US Sanctions Target Rwanda’s Abusive Role in Eastern Congo | Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/10/30/new-us-sanctions-target-rwandas-abusive-role-in-eastern-congo)

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## What happened later

Treasury announced the sanctions. Rwanda's response and any diplomatic fallout are still developing.

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