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M23 Rebels, Rwanda Army Accused of Atrocities in DRC
5 Jun
Summary
- M23 rebels and Rwandan army implicated in abuses.
- Events occurred during a month-long occupation of Uvira.
- Human Rights Watch released a report detailing the atrocities.
A recent Human Rights Watch report details grave human rights violations, alleging that M23 rebels, alongside the Rwandan army, carried out killings, rapes, and abductions. These alleged atrocities took place during a month-long occupation of Uvira, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The period of occupation spanned from late 2025 into early 2026. The report, released on Thursday, highlights the severe impact on the civilian population of Uvira.
Human Rights Watch compiled evidence of widespread abuses committed by the armed groups and the Rwandan forces present in the area. The findings underscore the ongoing instability and violence in eastern Congo.
