Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties Over Congo Conflict

Rwanda accuses Belgium of undermining its interests, while Belgium calls the decision disproportionate.

Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, ordering Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours.
Belgium responded by declaring Rwandan diplomats persona non grata and criticized Rwanda's decision as disproportionate.
The dispute centers on Belgium's condemnation of Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Rwanda denies backing the M23 group but acknowledges the presence of its troops in the DRC, citing security threats from ethnic Hutu fighters.
The conflict in eastern DRC has escalated, with M23 rebels seizing two major cities earlier this year, prompting international concern and planned peace talks in Angola.