A report by UN human rights chief Michele Bachelet finds some progress has been made in the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, the report finds extensive violations and abuses continue unabated in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif says it is critical that the DRC implement a system of transitional justice so perpetrators of violations and abuses continue to be prosecuted.
During the reporting period, Congolese courts have already convicted nearly 300 members of the DRC armed forces and Congolese national police, as well as members of armed groups on various charges.
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