Kimia II

Commentary New operation to replace Kimia II in DR Congo

The army of the DR Congo, the FARDC, has commenced a new military operation, Amani Leo, to replace Kimia II, their operation in the eastern parts of DR Congo that received damaging criticisms over alleged human rights violations. The new mission will again be targetting the FRLR and other militia groups, with protecting civilians as a principal objective. Read more >>>

When will we have justice in DR Congo?

The whole of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and in particular the Eastern provinces, lives in a constant state of fear and emergency, due to impunity at a high level. Local people – particularly women, who are subject to widespread human rights abuses – do not know which authorities to rely on.  The world [...] Read more >>>