UN warns of executions, gang rape as M23 rebels expand control in eastern Congo
As the M23 seeks to advance after capturing the strategic city of Goma this week, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ...
U.N. warns escalation in Congo war with M23 rebels bringing "summary executions" and gang rapes
The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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DR Congo conflict advances as UN warns of regional escalation
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, as the ...
Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma And Advance Further Into Eastern DRC
United Nations agencies called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting ...
UN rights chief warns against 'escalating' DR Congo conflict
The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo ...
Civilians at increased risk as M23 rebels capture DRC's Goma, rights advocates warn
Fighting between M23 and Democratic Republic of the Congo forces has displaced 400,000 since the start of this year, ...
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels ...
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DR Congo: Rights chief warns crisis could worsen, without international action
UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday expressed profound concerns at the ongoing violent escalation in eastern ...
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UN warns of worse to come if east DRC violence spreads
The United Nations warned Friday that the worst may be yet to come if the violence engulfing the eastern Democratic Republic ...
UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo
The worsening conflict in eastern Congo has led to a surge in human rights violations including summary executions, the ...
UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Congo
The U.N. Human Rights Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the situation in the eastern Congo city of Goma after it ...