The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly involving the M23 rebels and Rwandan troops, has led to a significant humanitarian crisis. UN human rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the urgency of addressing the situation at an emergency Human Rights Council meeting, indicating that without decisive action, the repercussions could extend beyond DRC's borders. Both DRC and Rwanda denied responsibility for the violence and blamed each other, while calls for international intervention grow amidst rising casualty numbers and human rights violations in the region.
"If nothing is done, the worst may be yet to come, for the people of the eastern DRC, but also beyond the country's borders," Turk warned.
"Almost 3,000 people have been killed and 2,880 injured since the M23 entered Goma on January 26, but the real casualty numbers are likely much higher," said Turk.
"It is urgent to exert international pressure so that Rwanda ceases its support of the armed groups and withdraws from the Congolese territory as soon as possible," said Minister Patrick Muyaya.
"Rwanda itself is at risk of attack and a dangerous response to the current situation is needed," warned Ambassador James Ngango from Rwanda.
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