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Three mass graves discovered in central Congo

Three mass graves have been discovered in central Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds have been killed since July in clashes between security forces and a local militia, the top U.N. rights official said on Wednesday.

UN urges probe of DR Congo violence

The UN's top rights official on Wednesday called for a high-level investigation into abuses committed against civilians in the violence-wracked Democratic Republic of Congo following the discovery of mass graves.

Congolese Catholic church calls for patience over stalled peace talk

Democratic Republic of Congo’s Catholic Church that has been the force behind mediation talks between the government and opposition, has called for patience before resumption of the talks over a power-sharing agreement.

New DRC opposition leader appeals for unity amidst criticism

Fresh from being chosen to lead DR Congo’s opposition coalition in crucial negotiations with President Joseph Kabila’s government, Felix Tshisekedi has appealed for unity in the opposition.

UN accuses Congolese forces of civilian killings

The UN has accused the Congolese military forces of civilian killings. In a recently published report, the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office says that...

Human Rights Group Demands Justice for Killings in the Kasais

Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should fully and impartially investigate killings by alleged Congolese army soldiers in the central Kasai area, Human Rights Watch said...

Rwanda Refugees Quit Conflict in DRC

MORE than 100 Rwandan refugees living in the turbulent Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have this week returned to their home country. The Office of...

DR Congo government blamed for persistent violence

Several leaders of the Kasai provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have pointed accusing fingers at the government for the persistent conflict in...

DR Congo unable to afford $1.8bn for 2017 polls

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot afford the cost of holding elections this year. According to Minister of State in charge of Budget,...

Congo declares end to worst yellow fever epidemic in decades

Democratic Republic of Congo's worst yellow fever outbreak in decades has ended two months after Angola declared its epidemic to be over, following a...

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