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Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has accused M23 rebels in eastern DRC of committing summary executions and recruiting child soldiers. His office confirmed instances of violence …
UN Human Rights Chief Accuses M23 Rebels of Violating Human Rights in DRC Read More
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk accused M23 rebels in eastern DRC of committing summary executions, including of children, and attacking humanitarian facilities. Following their seizure of Bukavu after Goma, the …
UN Accuses M23 Rebels of Human Rights Violations in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The U.N. human rights office estimates that up to 1,400 individuals may have been killed in Bangladesh during a crackdown on protests last summer. Security forces reportedly engaged in widespread …
UN Report Estimates 1,400 Deaths in Bangladesh Protest Crackdown Read More
African leaders are urging military chiefs from the M23 group and the Congolese government to negotiate a ceasefire after escalating violence in eastern DRC. A summit in Tanzania highlighted the …
African Leaders Seek Ceasefire Negotiations in Eastern DRC Read More
African leaders are awaiting a response to their ceasefire call in eastern DRC amid ongoing violence between government forces and the M23 group. During a recent summit in Tanzania, they …
African Leaders Urge Ceasefire and Peace Negotiations in Eastern DRC Read More
The United Nations has warned of a potential escalation of conflict from the DR Congo to the surrounding region, emphasizing the urgent need for action. UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker …
UN Urges Action to Prevent Spread of Conflict from DR Congo Read More
The DRC conflict escalates with M23 capturing Goma and threatening South Kivu. The UN Human Rights Council has initiated an investigation into abuses. The situation claims thousands of lives and …
Escalating Conflict in the DRC: M23 Advances and UN Investigations Initiated Read More
The United Nations has raised alarms about the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its potential regional implications. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk warned of …
UN Warns of Possible Regional Spread of DRC Conflict Amidst Rising Tensions Read More
The U.N. has expressed grave concerns about escalating violence in eastern DRC due to M23 rebels, highlighting incidents of summary executions and widespread sexual violence against civilians. The situation worsens …
U.N. Raises Alarm Over Increasing Violence and Human Rights Abuses in Eastern DRC Read More
The U.N. has alerted to increased violence in eastern DRC as M23 rebels advance, resulting in documented summary executions and widespread sexual violence. Reports indicate that civilians, including IDPs, suffer …
U.N. Raises Alarm Over Violence and Human Rights Abuses in Eastern DRC Read More