Amnesty International has accused Congo's army and the M23 rebel group of launching attacks in densely populated areas, potentially constituting war crimes. Over 100 civilians have been killed, and more than 237,
Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo’s escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo’s interior and seek the protection of an army in disarray, or cross into nearby Rwanda,
KINSHASA, Congo — Prominent human rights group Amnesty International accused Congo's ... Both the Congolese armed forces and the M23 rebel group fired unguided rockets and other explosives ...
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support.
Protesters have attacked missions in the capital of the African country as anger grows about the advance of the M23 rebel group.
"The M23 and Congo's army must stop bombing civilians immediately," said Amnesty International's Secretary General Agnes Callamard. Clashes have intensified in recent weeks despite Angolan-led ...
Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.” KINSHASA, Congo -- Prominent human rights ...
Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and seek to gain political power.
Multinational corporations are the modern-day Leopold II, albeit with better PR teams. Despite numerous pledges for ethical sourcing, many tech giants continue to profit from Congo's misery. A 2022 investigation by The Washington Post revealed that companies like Apple and Microsoft still source cobalt from suppliers linked to armed groups.