DR Congo: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
NEW YORK, Jan. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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DR Congo: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
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* Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, while support to survivors has significantly dropped.
* The Rwanda-backed M23 and other armed groups and military forces are using sexual violence as a weapon of war, while survivors experienc . . .
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DR Congo: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
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* Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, while support to survivors has significantly dropped.
* The Rwanda-backed M23 and other armed groups and military forces are using sexual violence as a weapon of war, while survivors experienc . . .