Noting with great concern the persistence of human rights abuses and humanita...

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Human Rights

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Displacement and Humanitarian Response

Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform

Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Extract:

Noting with great concern the persistence of human rights abuses and humanitarian law violations against civilians in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the killing and displacement of significant numbers of civilians, the recruitment and use of child soldiers, and widespread sexual violence, stressing that the perpetrators must be brought to justice,reiterating its firm condemnation of all human rights abuses and international humanitarian law violations in the country, and recalling all its relevant resolutions on women and peace and security, on children and armed conflict, and on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts,

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