Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Report
"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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Report
DRC: Neglected Congolese victims deserve justice now
Crimes under international law, including rape and murder, continue to be committed by the Congolese army and armed groups in…
August 9, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Democratic Republic Of The Congo 2011
Head of state: Joseph Kabila Head of government: Adolphe Muzito Death penalty: retentionist Population: 67.8 million Life expectancy: 48 years…
June 27, 2011
Press Release
New mass rapes in DRC are result of horrific failure of justice
New mass rapes by members of the Congolese army in the Democratic Republic of Congo are the result of the…
June 24, 2011
Press Release
Democratic Republic of Congo: End Persecution of Human Rights Defenders in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Urges Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to protect human rights...
March 27, 2011
Press Release
Congo: Order to Attack Village in January Resulted in the Rapes of More than 35 Women
Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Amnesty International Says Sentencing of Military General in Democratic…
March 27, 2011
Press Release
Human rights concerns in the run up to Presidential election campaigns in the DRC
Document - Democratic Republic of the Congo: Human rights concerns in the run up to Presidential election campaigns AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL…
March 27, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Demands Investigation Into Death of Leading Human Rights Activist in Congo
The Congolese government must immediately launch a thorough, impartial and independent investigation into the death of one...
March 27, 2011