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Human rights and political-security crisis in DRC

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to face institutional, humanitarian, and political-security challenges. The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has defended its independence before the National Assembly following a recommendation from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) to downgrade its status from ‘Status A’ to ‘Status B’. CNDH president Paul Nsapu Mukulu cited the need for adequate financial and human resources to maintain autonomy and pledged to improve protections for human rights defenders in conflict zones. Political tensions have escalated following a televised address by former President Joseph Kabila, who broke a long silence to criticize President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration. Kabila accused the government of institutionalizing tribalism and nepotism, describing the country as being under a dictatorship and in peril. He specifically alleged that authorities lack the will and means to resolve the conflict in the east and expressed concerns regarding potential constitutional changes and strategic mineral agreements. Kabila promised to present new political initiatives to ‘save the DRC’ in the coming weeks. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya dismissed Kabila as a ‘man of the past’ who offers nothing but chaos, further alleging links between the former president and rebel groups such as M23. Other officials, including Vice-Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba, issued rebuttals questioning Kabila’s legitimacy. Amidst these disputes, an African Union panel of facilitators concluded meetings in Kinshasa with President Tshisekedi to discuss peace processes in the Great Lakes region. The panel plans to continue its mission in Uganda and Burundi, including field visits to North Kivu and Ituri to assess the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict. On the security front, reports indicate that the DRC armed forces (FARDC), supported by Wazalendo groups, have retaken several strategic localities in the Masisi territory, pushing rebel coalitions back from certain areas.

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