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In a harrowing statement from Dakar, Senegal, the U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk condemned Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for gruesome acts in eastern Congo, describing incidents involving the killing of …
U.N. Human Rights Chief Condemns M23 Rebels for Atrocities in Eastern Congo Read More
Escalation of Conflict in the DRC In early 2025, the rebel group M23 captured key cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), such as Goma and Bukavu, raising alarms …
Activists in Hiding as M23 Captures Key DRC Cities Read More
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced strong criticism against the European Union (EU) for its inadequate response to Rwanda’s backing of M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …
Human Rights Watch Critiques EU’s Inaction on Rwandan Support for M23 Rebels Read MoreIn the beleaguered eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNICEF reports a tragic surge in sexual violence, with armed groups targeting children. Young boys and girls, some as tender …
UNICEF Reports Alarming Surge of Sexual Violence Against Children in Eastern DRC Read More
As the African Union (AU) prepares for its 38th Summit on 15 and 16 February, a crucial leadership transition is on the horizon. With the election of a new chairperson …
Incoming AU Leadership Must Prioritise Human Rights Read More
In a heartfelt expression of solidarity, the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have called upon …
Bishops Urge Respect for Human Rights in Goma Amid Ongoing Conflict Read More
In a somber address, UN human rights chief Volker Türk raised alarm bells over the unfolding violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo amid the Rwanda-backed M23 group’s …
Urgent Call for Action as Crisis Deepens in Eastern DR Congo Read More
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has raised alarming concerns about escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fueled by the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive. Speaking …
UN Warns of Worsening Crisis in DR Congo Amidst Escalating Violence Read More
The United Nations has raised a critical alarm regarding the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fearing it may spill into neighboring regions. UN High Commissioner …
UN Warns of Regional Spread Amid DRC Conflict Escalation Read More
The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, has urgently called for intervention to halt the worsening violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Amid a troubling escalation, Rwandan-backed M23 …
Urgent Call to Action as Congo Rebellion Escalates and Threatens Region Read More