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Un report highlights mass human rights abuses in eastern DRC

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A UN report accuses the M23 rebel group of widespread human rights violations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

The United Nations Group of Experts has delivered a damning assessment of the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), designating the AFC/M23 rebel faction as the principal perpetrator of human rights abuses in the region.

In its final report, released on June 11, 2026, the UN panel documented systematic atrocities attributed to the M23, including mass executions, village burnings, and the deliberate destruction of civilian livelihoods in the Bwito and Bwisha chiefdoms within Rutshuru territory. The report also highlights a crippling humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, which has left the Banyamulenge community cut off from essential supplies.

Escalating sexual violence and civilian suffering

One of the most alarming findings is the surge in conflict-related sexual violence, with the M23 identified as the main perpetrator. The UN describes the scale of these crimes as unprecedented since 2024, disproportionately affecting women and girls in conflict zones.

A broader pattern of abuse

While the M23 bears primary responsibility for the most severe violations, the report also implicates Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) as the leading state actor in human rights abuses. This dual designation paints a complex picture of the conflict, undermining narratives that frame it as solely an external aggression.

International implications

The findings underscore the urgent need for international intervention to address the humanitarian crisis and hold perpetrators accountable. As the situation in eastern DRC continues to deteriorate, the report serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of unchecked violence in the region.

Key figures from the AFC/M23 rebel group, identified in the UN report as major violators of human rights.
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