M23 fighters detaining, abusing thousands in DRC, HRW report documents
Summary
A report by Human Rights Watch says the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced thousands of people to join them and has kept them in terrible conditions. This group, supported by Rwanda, has taken control of large areas since returning in 2021, in a region troubled by conflict for over 30 years.Key Facts
- The M23 group is backed by Rwanda.
- The group forcibly recruited thousands in eastern DRC.
- Many people are held in inhumane conditions by M23 fighters.
- M23 reappeared in 2021 and captured large parts of eastern DRC.
- The eastern DRC has suffered from conflict for more than 30 years.
- Human Rights Watch documented these abuses in a report released in June 2026.
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