The UN warns that human rights defenders in eastern DRC face severe risks of reprisals and abuses, as reported by Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur. The situation is worsened by humanitarian crises in DRC and Sudan, according to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
The United Nations has raised alarm regarding the perilous situation of human rights defenders in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur on the subject, reported on Wednesday that these activists are facing significant risks of reprisals and severe abuses in the conflict-affected region. This situation is compounded by ongoing humanitarian crises stemming from prolonged conflicts in DRC and Sudan, as emphasized by UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, during a press briefing in New York.
In conclusion, the UN has highlighted the grave threats to human rights defenders in the eastern DRC, with high risks of reprisals and abuses amid ongoing conflicts. The continued humanitarian crises in both DRC and Sudan underscore the urgent need for international attention and action to protect these vital defenders of human rights.
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