UN Accuses Rwanda-Backed Rebels of Human Rights Violations in Eastern DRC

The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has confirmed allegations against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for killing children and attacking humanitarian facilities in Bukavu, eastern DRC. Reports indicate that children, some armed, were executed after resisting surrender. The violence has intensified in the wake of the M23's recent capture of Bukavu following Goma, leading to thousands displaced and over 3,000 deaths from previous clashes. The UN Human Rights Council is investigating the situation amidst ongoing chaos affecting the humanitarian landscape in the region, which has been plagued by decades of conflict and economic instability.