DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
The decades-long conflict in DR Congo is rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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The decades-long conflict in DR Congo is rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties. UN experts and Western governments are among various parties who say Rwanda is supporting the M23, a major armed group in DR Congo's east.
Furthermore, Rwanda has consistently denied allegations that it backs any rebel groups operating in Congo. The court said in a statement that Congo had filed an application instituting proceedings. Congo said the alleged crimes committed against civilians included massacres, extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, forced displacement and discrimination that spanned over three decades.
In addition, The new filing comes as separate, U.S.- and Qatar-mediated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have struggled to produce a lasting deal. Rwanda describes the FDLR as a "genocidal militia" and says its continued existence in eastern DR Congo threatens its own territory.
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The decades-long conflict in DR Congo is rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
reliability high4/4 sourcesThe Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties.
reliability high4/4 sourcesUN experts and Western governments are among various parties who say Rwanda is supporting the M23, a major armed group in DR Congo's east.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesRwanda has consistently denied allegations that it backs any rebel groups operating in Congo.
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The court said in a statement that Congo had filed an application instituting proceedings.
according to The Hindu — InternationalCongo said the alleged crimes committed against civilians included massacres, extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, forced displacement and discrimination that spanned over three decades.
according to Citizen DigitalThe new filing comes as separate, U.S.- and Qatar-mediated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have struggled to produce a lasting deal.
according to The Hindu — InternationalRwanda has not yet responded to DR Congo's filing, but it has long-dismissed evidence that it backs rebel groups in the country.
according to MyJoyOnlineRwanda describes the FDLR as a "genocidal militia" and says its continued existence in eastern DR Congo threatens its own territory.
according to MyJoyOnlineThere was no immediate response from the Rwandan government.
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On Friday, Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said his country is seeking accountability for alleged breaches of conventions…
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterUN experts and Western governments are among various parties who say Rwanda is supporting the M23, a major armed group in DR Congo's east.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterThis is not the first time DR Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the ICJ.
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