Democratic Republic of Congo
The human rights situation across the Democratic Republic of Congo remains dire, with more than 5.2 million people internally displaced and nearly a quarter of the population in severe food insecurity. About 120 armed groups are active in eastern Congo. Many of their fighters and often abusive government security forces have carried out massacres, kidnappings, sexual violence, recruitment of children, and other attacks on civilians – often with near total impunity. Repression against activists, journalists, politicians, and peaceful protesters escalated in 2020, after some initial positive steps during President Felix Tshisekedi’s first year in office, including the release of political prisoners. The collapse of Tshisekedi’s alliance with former President Joseph Kabila’s coalition in December 2020 may create new opportunities to push forward with stalled reform efforts, including to advance the rule of law and democratic governance and to end the cycles of violence, abuse, corruption, and impunity.

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DR Congo: Wanted Warlord Preys on Civilians
Arrest Guidon and His Abusive Commanders; Investigate Army Backers
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DR Congo: Gangs Kidnap, Rape in National Park
Armed Criminals Abducted at Least 170 People, Many Women, Since 2017
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The Need for a US Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region
Joint Letter to the US Secretary of State
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DR Congo: Probe State Role in UN Experts’ Murder
Trial Progress Slow Four Years after Killing of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalán
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Interview: Touching Hearts through Art in Congo
Ben Kamuntu’s Latest Slam and Video Clip Is a Moving Call for Justice
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DR Congo: Reopen Inquiry into Prominent Activist’s Murder
Investigate New Leads in 2010 Chebeya-Bazana Case
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US Backtracks on Fight Against Graft in Congo
Special License for Billionaire Dan Gertler Undercuts Magnitsky Sanctions
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