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Will Ross French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Rwanda to "halt its support" for the M23 rebels wreaking havoc in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa editor, BBC World Service In a joint press conference with DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi, who is on a visit to Paris, Mr Macron said: "Rwanda must halt its support for M23 and withdraw its forces from Congolese territory."
The M23 first began operating in 2012 ostensibly to protect the Tutsi population in eastern DR Congo, which had long complained of persecution and discrimination.
The UK has imposed sanctions on the Speaker of Uganda's parliament, as well as two MPs, for alleged corruption. The UN, EU and US have said that Rwanda, which is also led by Tutsis, is backing the M23. The government in Kigali has repeatedly denied this.
A statement said they had stolen from the poorest communities in the country and would be subject to travel bans and asset freezes. Last March, when asked to condemn Rwanda's reported support for the rebels, Mr Macron said he had been "very clear about the condemnation of the M23 and those who support it".
The British Foreign Office said the two former ministers, Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, had stolen thousands of metal roofing sheets which were meant for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja region.
It said the Speaker, Anita Among, was also involved. She has also been accused of corruption involving parliamentary funds.
Ms Among has described the allegations as rumours that were triggered by her support for Uganda's tough anti-LGBT legislation.
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