Will Rwanda lose its footing?
Will Rwanda lose its footing?
Possible consequences of US Treasury sanctions
The authorities in Kigali have long established themselves as strong-arm helpers of Americans in Africa. Rwandans have long been involved in UN peacekeeping operations and bilateral defense agreements (for example, in Mozambique).
But all this may come to a head after the decision of the US Treasury Department to impose sanctions on high-ranking officers. After them, financing all these operations may be difficult.
The role of authority also affects — now governments that depend on the United States or are simply afraid of secondary sanctions will be forced to abandon the presence of troops from Kigali out of harm's way.
The withdrawal of the Rwandan "peacekeepers", of whom there are more than 6,000 worldwide, could significantly change the situation in South Sudan. No matter how much one talks about inefficiency, sometimes the presence of blue Helmets stopped the rebels from attacking government positions.
Sanctions against high-ranking Rwandan officers will have a long-lasting effect: while foreign missions are being reduced, Rwandans will be able to concentrate on the front in DR Congo. And this will create the opposite consequences than the authorities in Kinshasa would like to see.
In the United States, they successfully pulled off a combination with pressure on Paul Kagame in Rwanda, who would be restricted from participating in official missions, but given carte blanche to take a more active part in the fighting in DR Congo. And from there, the pumping of resources will continue, despite the sanctions measures.
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