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ICC prosecutor arrives in DR Congo amid conflict in east

Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court , has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid escalating conflict in the east, his office announced on Tuesday.
The Rwanda-backed M23 has captured two major cities in eastern DRC, establishing a significant stronghold since resuming its insurgency in late 2021, according to the ICC.
Khan has urged all parties to end violence in North Kivu and comply with international humanitarian law, stating that no group has a 'blank cheque' for violence.
Khan's office is investigating crimes in eastern DRC, highlighting severe humanitarian issues ongoing since January 2022.

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Democracy Now!

ICC Prosecutor Arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo Amid M23 Rebel Advance

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday in a push to end violence that’s seen Rwanda-backed M23 rebels overrun cities in the eastern DRC, killing more than 7,000 people while displacing hundreds of thousands. Speaking to reporters in the capital Kinshasa, Khan laid out his goals for the visit. Karim Khan: “To try to make sure there is a consistent, there is a comprehensive, ther…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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France24

ICC prosecutor visits DR Congo amid conflict in east

In tonight's edition: The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court lands in the Congolese capital Kinshasa as communities upended by the M23 rebel takeover try to reintroduce some normality into their lives. Also, MSF aid teams say they've been forced to stop work in Zamzam, the famine-struck north Darfur displacement camp in Sudan. Finally, in Madagascar, local radio helps rural communities band together to solve problems.

3 days ago·France

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VOA News

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ICC prosecutor arrives in DR Congo amid conflict in east

'We are extremely worried about recent developments in Congo, we know the situation particularly in the east is acute,' Karim Khan said on his arrival in Kinshasa

4 days ago·United States

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Le Figaro

DRC: ICC prosecutor in Kinshasa to investigate violence in North Kivu

Karim Khan arrived in Kinshasa on Monday night to meet Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. The ICC wants to document the crimes committed in North Kivu, where residents report abuses by both rebels and Congolese armed forces.

4 days ago·Paris, France

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Radio France Internationale

DRC: ICC prosecutor for violence in North Kivu arrived in Kinshasa

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) landed in Kinshasa on Monday, 24 February. Karim Khan must meet with the authorities to consolidate the road map on justice, in connection with the events in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The visit is intended to warn the perpetrators of crimes committed in North Kivu.

4 days ago·Paris, France

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Kpakpato magazine

DRC: The ICC intensifies its investigation into crimes committed in the east of the country

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, paid a crucial visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, marking a milestone [...]

3 days ago

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