February 16
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Arrest of Activists Invokes Déjà Vu of Growing Repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s president, Felix Tshisekedi, is only two weeks into his second term. Yet, Congolese security services are increasingly cracking down on… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Industrial Mining of Cobalt and Copper for Rechargeable Batteries is Leading to Grievous Human Rights Abuses
The expansion of industrial-scale cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to the forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Drop Charges and Immediately Release Detained Journalist
Responding to the decision by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to charge journalist Stanis Bujakera, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for East… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Huge Expansion in Cobalt and Copper Mining Is 'Wrecking Lives' - New Report
The expansion of industrial-scale cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to the forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Case of an Immigrant Mistreated By the Judicial and Prison System in Tanzania
Mr X is a Congolese man who was living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In early June 2006, he lost his passport. He went to the Tanzanian police to register the loss of his passport… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Amnesty International Investigation Reveals Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Killing Spree, Rapes
M32 rebels killed at least twenty men and raped dozens of women and girls in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Perpetrating Summary Killings and Rapes - Amnesty International
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels summarily killed men and raped dozens of women in eastern DRC late November 2022, investigation shows. This constitutes war crimes and could constitute… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Fatal Floods Highlight Urgent Need for Disaster Response Strategy
Reacting to the severe flooding and landslides in Kinshasa, which claimed 120 lives on 12 and 13 December and left thousands homeless, Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty International's… Read more »