June 29, 2022
Central Africa: Human Rights Under Threat in DR Congo and Beyond, Security Council Hears
The resurgence of the M23 armed group has "broad repercussions" for the security, human rights and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and for… Read more »
June 11, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Calls On Militants in Eastern DR Congo to 'Immediately Cease' Civilian Attacks
The UN issued a statement on Saturday calling for attacks on civilians by multiple armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to "immediately cease". Read more »
May 31, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Urged to Support Efforts to End M23 Insurgency
The recent resurgence of the M23 armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) constitutes a serious threat to peace, security and stability in the region, and… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: People for Peace - Supporting Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is an "urgent need" to support the victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to a local organization which works on the… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Chief Calls for Probe Into Deadly Armed Attacks On Mining Site
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to investigate deadly armed group attacks in Djugu Territory, Ituri… Read more »
April 27, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Vaccination Campaign Begins to Counter New Outbreak
An Ebola vaccination campaign has begun in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to halt the spread of a deadly new outbreak in the country, where the disease is… Read more »
April 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: New Ebola Outbreak Declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The health authorities of the African nation declared a new outbreak of Ebola after a case was confirmed in Mbandaka, a city in the north-western Equateur Province, the World… Read more »
July 29, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: Six Years On, UN Envoy Calls for Action in Walikale Mass Rape
Ahead of the six-year remembrance of a mass rape of more than 300 civilians residents of the Walikale region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by armed groups, the… Read more »