DR Congo: Resurgent M23 Rebels Target Civilians
Abusive Group Kills at Least 29 Villagers, Expands Control 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 nearly 5.5 million people, more than anywhere else in Africa. Over 100 armed groups are active in eastern Congo, and the imposition of martial law 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.
November 16, 2022
Abusive Group Kills at Least 29 Villagers, Expands Control in East
One Year On, Failure to Investigate Buhene Violence
Failure to Fully Investigate Killing of 66 Iyeke People, Burned Villages
Full Investigation Needed into Ignored Riot Warnings, Sexual Violence
Rwandan-Backed M23 Armed Group Long Linked to Atrocities
Law Aimed to End Discrimination, Enforce Rights, Awaits President’s Signature
Investigate Kalev Mutond for Arbitary Detention, Torture