Tensions escalate between Belgium and Rwanda following allegations of Rwandan support for the M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda has expelled all Belgian diplomats, asserting that Belgium's stance endangers its national interests. The Rwandan foreign ministry claims Belgium has sided against it in the ongoing conflict. Belgian officials termed Rwanda's actions "disproportionate" and announced the cancellation of cooperation agreements. The conflict is centered around the M23 rebel group, which claims to protect ethnic Tutsis but is accused by the DRC of seeking territorial control.
Belgium's accusation that Rwanda supports rebels in DRC provoked Kigali to cut diplomatic ties, insisting its national interests are at stake in the regional conflict.
Rwanda's expulsion of Belgian diplomats reflects its view that Belgium's actions are aligned against it, prompting a response that includes canceling mutual agreements.
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