Amnesty International Accuses Congo's Army and M23 Rebels of War Crimes

Amnesty International Accuses Congo's Army and M23 Rebels of War Crimes

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Allegations of War Crimes

claims Congo's army and M23 rebels bombed populated areas in eastern Congo, constituting likely war crimes, with over 100 civilians killed and hundreds wounded between January and July last year.

The human rights group has urged the to investigate these attacks, highlighting a dangerous escalation in the long-standing conflict.

Regional and International Responses

Over 237,000 people have been displaced by recent fighting, with M23 making advances in eastern Congo, capturing key towns.

Congo and the U.N. accuse Rwanda of supporting M23, a claim Rwanda denies, despite admitting to having troops in eastern Congo for security reasons.
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