Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections in DR Congo Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a troubling crackdown on opposition political parties as the country prepares for the upcoming general election. Since May 2023, the Congolese authorities have targeted opposition […]
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Raging Violence: Assessing the Dangers of Militia Raids in DR Congo’s Ituri
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Rwanda’s Involvement in Mass Graves Unearthed in DR Congo
Mass Graves in DRC Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23: Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Human Rights Watch has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek assistance from the United Nations, African Union, and partner governments to conduct proper exhumations, return remains, and hold accountable […]
Rwanda’s Backing of M23 Rebels Leads to Killings and Rapes in DR Congo
ear-old man from Kanombe who was injured in a shelling attack on his way to work said: “I felt some pain in my chest and fell down. Blood was coming out of my body. I didn’t see what had happened to the others, I only heard them scream.” The man’s […]
Ethnic Targeting in DR Congo’s Elections Raises Concerns of Violence and Disenfranchisement
## Discrimination against Banyamulenge in Congo’s electoral process The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) electoral commission recently updated voter lists ahead of the country’s general elections in December 2023. However, the registration process was marred by violence and discrimination against Banyamulenge – Congolese Tutsis from South Kivu province – due […]
DR Congo’s Nationality Bill: A Dangerous and Discriminatory Attempt to Limit Citizenship Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament is currently reviewing a draft law that could enable authorities to discriminate against Congolese citizens on the basis of their parents’ national origin. The proposed law known as the Tshiani or “Congolity” bill, was first introduced in 2021 but was withdrawn following widespread criticism. Its […]