The Human Rights Watch reports that some local residents and rebel deserters have recounted tales of summary executions, mass rape and forced recruitment of men and boys by M23 rebels in both Rwanda and Congo.
M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are trying to strengthen their grip on areas under their control as they come under attack by the Congolese army. The residents of rebel-held towns in eastern Congo, however, are growing weary of the ongoing conflict.
Fédération internationale des ligues des droits de l'Homme (Paris), 19 July 2013
"At this crucial moment for the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a strong response from the United Nations Human Rights Council is necessary to establish a mechanism to protect human rights.
Focus On: DRC's M23 Rebels 'Kill, Rape Civilians'
, Tue 23 Jul, 07:09 am
The Human Rights Watch reports that some local residents and rebel deserters have recounted tales of summary executions, mass rape and forced recruitment of men and boys by M23 rebels in both Rwanda and Congo.
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THIS WAR MUST GO TO KIGALI THIS TIME. TUTSIS ARE BEING KILLED. KAGAME IS A DIE HAR DICTATOR.
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Kill, Rape Civilians - New Evidence of Rwandan Support for M23
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC), 22 July 2013
M23 rebels have summarily executed at least 44 people and raped at least 61 women and girls since March 2013 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern Congo, M23 Rebels Battle for Hearts, Minds
Voice of America (Washington, DC), 22 July 2013
M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are trying to strengthen their grip on areas under their control as they come under attack by the Congolese army. The residents of rebel-held towns in eastern Congo, however, are growing weary of the ongoing conflict.
Congo-Kinshasa: The Human Rights Council Must Act to End Impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fédération internationale des ligues des droits de l'Homme (Paris), 19 July 2013
"At this crucial moment for the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a strong response from the United Nations Human Rights Council is necessary to establish a mechanism to protect human rights.