The Arrest and Detention of Journalist Stanis Bujakera The recent arrest and detention of journalist Stanis Bujakera in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ignited concerns over press freedom and human rights violations. Bujakera, the DRC correspondent for Thomson Reuters and Jeune Afrique, was apprehended by security agents on […]
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The Democratic Republic of Congo Pushes for Greater Accountability from the ICC
Democratic Republic of Congo Wants More from ICC International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court’s Work Isn’t Done June 23, 2023 The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the upsurge of violence and abuses in the embattled eastern province of North […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Suppressing Dissent Through Brutal Force
Democratic Republic of Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed Introduction On May 20, 2023, police violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arresting dozens and seriously injuring at least 30. The government’s response to these events has been a cause for concern as […]