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The Need for U.S. Action in the Democratic Republic of Congo
If the U.S. fails to protect civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it abdicates its human rights commitments and…
February 14, 2025
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DRC: Regional Leadership Needed to Prevent Further Atrocities and Hold Those Suspected of Criminal Responsibility Accountable
This special summit on the grave situation in the DRC is well overdue.
February 6, 2025
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DRC: Warring Parties Must Prioritize Civilian Protection and Humanitarian Access in Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in…
January 27, 2025
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DRC: Senior Army Officials Must Be Investigated For Possible Crimes Against Humanity Over Goma Massacre
The former governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu province and two other senior army officers must…
December 11, 2024
Press Release
DRC: President Tshisekedi Must Use Second Term to Tackle Human Rights Crisis
The DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the  human rights crisis…
June 24, 2024
Press Release
East and Southern Africa: Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Media
Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom.
May 3, 2024
Press Release
DR Congo: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Perpetrating Summary Killings And Rapes
Members of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group killed at least twenty men and raped scores of women and…
February 17, 2023
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Letter of Priorities to Incoming US Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
December 22, 2022
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Statement on the US Secretary of State Trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
In response to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s announced trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda,…
August 2, 2022
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One year on, ‘State of Siege’ used as a tool to crush dissent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
A State of Siege, which is similar to a state of emergency, enforced in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces…
May 9, 2022
Press Release
Protect Detainees at Risk of COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, Unclog Prisons and Release Prisoners of Conscience
Authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa must take urgent action to protect people in detention from COVID-19, including releasing prisoners of conscience,…
April 20, 2020
Press Release
Armed conflicts and state repression in Africa fuel cocktail of human rights violations
HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA: Protesters across sub-Saharan Africa have braved bullets and beatings to defend their rights in the face…
April 7, 2020