US EditionCongo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Violations Could Amount to War Crimes, UN Experts Say
- In early 2025, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured cities and villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North and South Kivu provinces.
- The conflict escalated due to withdrawals of DRC armed forces causing loss of command and abuses by M23 and allied militias and troops.
- The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights found widespread violations including arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial executions, sexual violence, and forcible recruitment.
- UN High Commissioner Volker Türk highlighted that the Mission’s investigations and assessments reveal a clear disregard for safeguarding civilians during and following military operations.
- The ongoing abuses suggest many violations may constitute war crimes and pressured peace talks aim for ceasefire and lasting stability, with a ministerial signing scheduled on June 27.
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Congo and Rwanda Sign Preliminary Peace Agreement in Washington
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Representatives from Congo and Rwanda have signed the text of a peace agreement between the two countries in Washington, according to a joint press release from the two nations and the U.S. State Department on Wednesday. World News | Congo and Rwanda Sign Preliminary Peace Agreement in Washington.
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The Star Kuala LumpurRwanda, DRC initial peace agreement ahead of signing next week
WASHINGTON/KINSHASA/DAKAR - Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo technical teams initialed a draft peace agreement that is expected to be signed next week, the two countries and the United States said on Wednesday, aiming for an end to fighting in eastern Congo. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The ICRC warns about a critical deterioration of the health system in eastern DRC. In a statement issued on 17 June, the organisation mentions a risk of collapse in the most exposed areas, where violence hinders access to care, causes staff to flee and weakens medical structures. According to the organisation, the lives of thousands of people could be threatened.
At the end of January, the M23 militia took over parts of the resource-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, apparently supported by neighboring Rwanda. Refugees now report on the militia's brutal actions at the time. By B. Rühl.
Congo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Violations Could Amount to War Crimes, UN Experts Say
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwandan-backed rebels, Congolese troops, and allied militias have all committed human rights abuses, some possibly amounting to war crimes, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said in Geneva on Monday.
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