United States blacklists four for rights abuses, attacks in Congo

Millions of people died in regional conflicts in eastern Congo between 1996-2003 and dozens of militia groups continue to operate there [File, AFP]

The United States sanctioned a top general and three rebel leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday, accusing them of human rights abuses and brutal attacks against civilians in the east of the Central African country.

Those sanctioned included Brigadier General Muhindo Akili Mundos of the DRC armed forces, and Gedeon Kyungu Mutanga, Guidon Shimiray Mwissa and Lucien Nzabamwita of three rebel factions operating in DRC.