US EditionRwanda-Backed Rebels Killed over 140 Civilians in Eastern Congo, Rights Group Says
Human Rights Watch reports M23 rebels executed over 140 civilians in eastern Congo in July amid continuing conflict and peace negotiations, with total deaths possibly exceeding 300.
- On Wednesday, Human Rights Watch reported that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo near Virunga National Park in July.
- Weeks after a June 27 U.S.-brokered deal, the peace process faltered as M23 walked away from talks last week, while HRW said their violence targets the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda.
- Survivors told HRW that between July 10 and 30, bodies were thrown into the Rutshuru River, forced burials blocked funerals, and 47 victims were identified.
- HRW urged the U.N. Security Council, European Union and governments to expand sanctions, press for arrests and allow forensic access, warning the killings could escalate tensions in Congo's mineral-rich east amid around 7 million displaced.
- On July 19, DRC and M23 signed a declaration of peace after nearly four years of fighting, but the U.N. office reported at least 319 killings in Rutshuru territory, which Kigali denies, calling accusations "gratuitous" and "sensational allegations.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
63 Articles
63 Articles
According to human rights organisations, many people are said to have been killed in northern Kivu. Rwandan-backed militias appear to be responsible.
·Germany
Read Full Article
At least 140 killed by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo, rights group says
Human Rights Watch said 141 people, predominantly Hutus, were feared to have been killed in eastern Congo in July in attacks believed to have been carried out by the Rwanda-backed M23 group, the most prominent of the armed groups fighting for control of the region.
·France
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources63
Leaning Left22Leaning Right8Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 32%
R 18%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
