Human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a worrying situation
The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) recently issued an alarming statement, detailing human rights violations and abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These figures show an increase of 16% compared to the previous month, with a total of 418 violations listed.
Among these violations, 126 relate to the right to life, representing 313 victims, including 276 victims of extrajudicial and summary executions. These figures testify to a worrying reality, with an increase of 23% compared to the previous month. State agents are responsible for 152 violations, or 36% of the total, an increase of 7%.
Armed groups are not left out, being responsible for 64% of human rights abuses, with a total of 266 documented cases, an increase of 23%. Provinces affected by conflict see 75% of violations committed by armed groups, with 87 violations of the right to life and 247 victims of summary executions. These figures bear witness to the worrying situation in the country.
It is important to emphasize that the UNJHRO supports the Congolese authorities in the fight against impunity. During the month, convictions were handed down against members of the Congolese armed forces and leaders of armed groups for crimes against humanity and human rights violations. Among these convictions, that of Munyololo Mbao, alias Ndarumanga, former leader of the armed group “Raiya Mutomboki”, sentenced for crimes including forced pregnancy.
The human rights situation in the DRC remains worrying, with an escalation of documented violations and abuses. It is essential that the Congolese authorities redouble their efforts to fight against impunity and put in place measures to guarantee respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens