Tag #Africa Crisis

What immediate actions are needed to protect human rights activists in eastern Congo given the escalating threats and the escape of thousands of prisoners?

Human rights activists in eastern Congo are facing significant danger, including direct targeting for documenting war crimes. A UN expert, Lawlor, has urged immediate assistance, including temporary relocation, for these activists and their families. The M23 rebel group is reportedly compiling lists of activists for arrest in areas under their control.