Friday 30 November 2012

Britain suspends aid to Rwanda


BRITAIN says it will withhold STG21 million ($A32 million) in aid to Rwanda following concerns over its support of rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
 
The announcement by International Development Secretary Justine Greening follows the widely criticised decision by her predecessor, Andrew Mitchell, to restore a tranche of aid in September following its suspension in July.

Britain meanwhile said it would give a further STG18 million to provide 100,000 people in DR Congo with food, water, household items and emergency education, as the advance of M23 rebels sparks fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.

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