Commanders Suspended Over Alleged Mass Rape in the DR Congo

Author:
enews Channel
Publisher:
enews Channel
Publication Date:
13 April 2013
Tags:
Congo-Kinshasa, Legal and Judicial Affairs, Women and Gender, Human Rights, Arms and Military Affairs

A dozen senior army officers have been suspended over allegations of mass rape. That follows pressure from the United Nations who threatened to reduce its support in the region. At least 126 women were raped in December.

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