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Security Council members urge action after surge in sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Summary
A joint statement delivered on behalf of a group of Security Council members warned of unprecedented levels of sexual and gender‑based violence in eastern DRC, cited prison breaks and mass displacement, and voiced support for MONUSCO and regional diplomatic processes.
Representatives speaking for a group of Security Council members said they are "deeply concerned" about rising sexual and gender‑based violence and human rights abuses in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing mass displacement, an influx of combatants and weapons, and attacks on detention facilities.
The statement, delivered on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and Guyana, said reports show "unprecedented levels" of sexual and gender‑based violence since violence escalated in January 2025 and called for…
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