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Annual Report: Democratic Republic of Congo 2013
Democratic Republic of the Congo Head of state Joseph Kabila Head of government Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon The already precarious…
May 17, 2013
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Countries Must Adopt Strong Arms Trade Treaty to Stop Contributing to the Use of Child Soldiers
On Monday, Feb. 12, International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, Amnesty International highlights the need to adopt a…
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Acquittal of Congolese Armed Group Leader Should Strengthen Demands for Justice in DRC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against…
December 18, 2012
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Obama Administration Must Step Up Influence, Especially at United Nations, to Protect Lives in Danger in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A renewed outbreak of violence by the armed group M23 has deeply endangered the lives of civilians in Goma and…
November 26, 2012
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Amnesty International to Defend Conflict Minerals Reporting Requirements from Attacks by Corporate Groups
Amnesty International USA announced today that it has moved to intervene to defend new regulations that require corporations to investigate…
November 19, 2012
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Civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo Must be Protected as Tens of Thousands Flee Escalation in Fighting
As the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group advanced towards Goma and fighting resumed today around the capital of North Kivu province,…
November 19, 2012
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DR Congo Must Protect Human Rights Defenders Working Amid Conflict in North Kivu
Amnesty International urges DR Congo to end threats being made against human rights defenders and journalists by government officials and…
August 8, 2012
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DRC must not allow history to repeat itself as violence flares in North Kivu
The Congolese government must immediately take measures to protect civilians, including thousands of displaced persons, following the fall of a…
July 6, 2012
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Arms Supplies from United States, Others, Fueling Killings and Mass Rapes in DRC, Underscoring Need for Global Arms Trade Treaty
Amnesty's report calls on political leaders from arms-supplying countries to immediately halt arms supplies to the DRC.
June 11, 2012
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“If You Resist, We’ll Shoot You”: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Case for an Effective Arms Trade Treaty
Arms supplies from the US and others are fueling killings and mass rapes in the DRC, underscoring the need for…
June 11, 2012
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Amnesty Internatonal Condems Politically Motivated Arrests of Congolese Journalists, Lawyers, and Opposition Supporters Following Disputed Elections
Amnesty International said today the Congolese security forces are taking advantage of the tense climate and uncertainty following the disputed…
December 19, 2011
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Neglected Congolese Victims Deserve Justice Now, Says Amnesty International
Crimes under international law, including rape and murder, continue to be committed by the Congolese army and armed groups in…
August 10, 2011