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Amnesty International  Report 2013


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Amnesty International | ICC acquits Congolese armed group leader
18 December 2012

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague today acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the ...

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Letter to the five permanent members ...
23 November 2012

In this letter Amnesty International expresses concerns about the recent worsening of the human rights and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of ...

Open Letter       AFR 62/015/2012

Global campaign targets rape in conflict zones | Amnesty ...
23 November 2012

The 16 Days of Activism campaign includes country actions from around the world to convey the global dimension of gender-based violence and militarism.

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DR Congo: Civilian protection urged as tens of thousands flee ...
19 November 2012

As fighting escalates in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, all sides must take steps to safeguard civilians from attack.

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DR Congo must investigate assassination attempt on activist Dr ...
26 October 2012

The Congolese authorities must open an investigation into the attempted assassination of doctor and activist Denis Mukwege, Amnesty International said.

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DRC: Further information: Political opponent released after 100 ...
12 October 2012

Further information on UA: 246/12 Index: AFR 62/014/2012 Democratic Republic of Congo Date: 12 October 2012. URGENT ACTION. POLITICAL ...

Urgent Action       AFR 62/014/2012

Democratic Republic of Congo: The Human Rights Council must act ...
30 August 2012

Amnesty International has long been calling for adequate response by the United Nations Human Rights Council to the dire situation in the Democratic Republic of ...

Document       AFR 62/011/2012

DRC: Fears for missing political opponent in DRC: Diomi Ndongala
23 August 2012

A prominent Congolese political opponent, Diomi Ndongala, went missing in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 27 June. He is reportedly ...

Urgent Action       AFR 62/010/2012

DR Congo: Threats against human rights defenders must end ...
8 August 2012

Threats against human rights defenders and journalists are on the rise amid fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu province.

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Amnesty International | Response to the imminent publication of ...
29 June 2012

The addendum to the 2012 interim report by the United Nations (UN) Group of Experts on the DRC seen by Amnesty International today details violations of the UN ...

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