The M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, have captured eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's major city Bukavu, raising severe human rights concerns. UN High Commissioner Volker Türk reported confirmed cases of summary executions of children following the takeover. The UN previously accused both M23 and Congolese forces of child soldier recruitment. Recently heightened violence has led to thousands of casualties and displacements in the region, suggesting a shift in M23's strategy from mere territorial control to a quest for political power. The situation has invoked investigations by the UN Human Rights Council into the atrocities committed by both factions.
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have killed children in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second largest city, Bukavu, following their recent territorial advances.
UN High Commissioner Volker Türk confirmed cases of summary execution of children by M23 after they entered Bukavu, raising grave concerns about human rights violations.
The fighting in the mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified, with M23 achieving significant victories against Congolese forces and a high civilian toll.
Analysts suggest the M23 rebels may be seeking political power, unlike their previous campaigns, reflecting a more strategic approach towards control.
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