DR Congo: Killings, Rapes by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels
Rebels’ Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East

The human rights situation across the Democratic Republic of Congo remains dire, with internal conflicts and poor governance contributing to a severe food crisis and the internal displacement of 5.8 million people, more than anywhere else in Africa. Over 100 armed groups are active in eastern Congo, and the imposition of martial law in North Kivu and Ituri provinces has facilitated abuses by government security forces. Armed groups and often abusive security forces continue to carry out massacres, abductions, rape and sexual violence, recruitment of children, and other attacks on civilians with near total impunity. The rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and the media are frequently under attack. President Felix Tshisekedi’s administration has yet to demonstrate that it can bring about systemic reforms and human rights improvements ahead of the 2023 elections.
Rebels’ Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East
Customary Land Tax Dispute in 2022 Sparks Hundreds of Killings
Abuses by M23, Militias Aided by Congolese Army Foment Ethnic Violence in North Kivu
Abusive Group Kills at Least 29 Villagers, Expands Control in East
Stanis Bujakera Spends Third Week in Detention on Dubious Charges
For First Time, Senior Rwandan Commander Targeted for Backing M23
Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials
To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed
Congolese Army, UN Peacekeepers Should Increase Protection
Ensemble Party Spokesman Found Dead Amid Growing Election Tensions
Latest Attack by Mobondo Militia Highlights Failure to Address Customary Dispute
New International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court’s Work Isn’t Done