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UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Child Sexual Violence in Congo

2/14/2025

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In eastern Congo, UNICEF reveals a harrowing surge in sexual violence against children, with armed groups like the M23 rebels responsible for countless rapes. In just one week, health facilities documented 572 cases, including 170 involving children. The UN Human Rights Council is now probing these horrific acts amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in North and South Kivu provinces.

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In eastern Congo, UNICEF reveals a harrowing surge in sexual violence against children, with armed groups like the M23 rebels responsible for countless rapes. In just one week, health facilities documented 572 cases, including 170 involving children. The UN Human Rights Council is now probing these horrific acts amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in North and South Kivu provinces.