DR Congo: Rampant Intercommunal Violence in West
Customary Land Tax Dispute in 2022 Sparks Hundreds of Killings
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.
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
One Year On, Failure to Investigate Buhene Violence
Hasty Praise of Police Chief Raises Concerns About Promised Investigation
Violent Attacks, Discrimination Hamper Voter Registration in the East
Proposed Law Would Prohibit Candidates Because of Parents’ Origins
Authorities Should Investigate Reports of Rape, Other Crimes
Customary Land Tax Dispute in 2022 Sparks Hundreds of Killings
Presidents Should Discuss Elections, Violence in East, Accountability
Intelligence Services Arbitrarily Detain Comedian Junior Nkole
Abuses by M23, Militias Aided by Congolese Army Foment Ethnic Violence in North Kivu