UN Security Council votes to urge Rwanda to withdraw troops from Congo

The UN Security Council will vote on Friday to urge Rwanda to withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo and stop supporting the M23 rebel group. This follows the M23's capture of major cities in eastern Congo. Rwanda denies supporting the M23, claiming it is defending against Hutu militias. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Rwandan minister and a senior rebel for their involvement in the conflict. The draft resolution also condemns support for armed groups by Congolese troops and calls for diplomatic talks between Congo and Rwanda. The ongoing violence has resulted in casualties among UN peacekeepers in the region.