Democratic Republic of Congo: Ituri - How many more have to die ?

Index AI : AFR 62/030/2003
Date de publication : 1 août 2003
Catégorie(s) : Afrique, République démocratique du Congo

This report follows a three week research mission to eastern DRC and neighbouring Uganda. The report details abuses commited against civilians including mass killings and sexual violence as well as mass displacement of the popluation into makeshift camps. It also looks at the limitations and failures of the international peace-keeping forces. Amnesty International concludes that the need for effective intervention by the international community to end the conflict remains as urgent as ever.