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Activists Under Siege as M23 Rebels Terrorize Congo

3/6/2025

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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, human rights defenders are under siege as M23 rebels tighten their grip on cities like Goma. Activists documenting horrific abuses face enforced disappearances and torture, prompting UN expert Mary Lawlor to call for urgent international support for their relocation. The escalating violence paints a grim picture of rampant human rights violations.

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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, human rights defenders are under siege as M23 rebels tighten their grip on cities like Goma. Activists documenting horrific abuses face enforced disappearances and torture, prompting UN expert Mary Lawlor to call for urgent international support for their relocation. The escalating violence paints a grim picture of rampant human rights violations.