UN warns of worse to come if east DR Congo violence spreads
Friday, 7 February 2025 () The UN warned that escalating violence in eastern DR Congo, fueled by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, could destabilize the region. Over 500,000 people have been displaced, with reports of mass human rights violations. UN rights chief Volker Turk stressed that global demand for DRC’s minerals contributes to the crisis. An international investigation is being considered, while the EU and UK urge an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.
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