Congo-Kinshasa: 14,200 Cases of Rape Registered From 2005 to 2007

press release

The UN Human Rights Council's Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the DRC, Mr. Titinga Frédéric Pacéré, was on his 5th work visit in the DRC from 12 to 14 March 2008. The objective of his visit is to learn about the latest happenings on the ground before presenting his report to the Council in Geneva on March 19 next.

During his visit, which was limited to the capital city Kinshasa, the Independent Expert spoke with the State minister of Interior, Decentralization and Security, the minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the minister of National Defense and Former Combatants as well as the minister of Justice and Human Rights.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.