U.S. imposes sanctions on individuals related to DRC violence

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Treasury announced on Monday that it has imposed sanctions on four individuals for their alleged engagement in "destabilizing activities" responsible for prolonging the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The designation targeted Muhindo Akili Mundos, a general in the Armed Forces of the DRC, and three rebel leaders of the militant groups, according to a Treasury statement released in the day.

The Treasury accused the four men of conducting "horrendous acts including sexual abuse and forced military recruitment of children into positions requiring them to commit acts of violence."

As a result of the Treasury's action, any property or interests of the designated persons in the United States will be blocked and transactions by Americans involving these persons are generally prohibited. Enditem