UN Warns of Risks Faced by Human Rights Defenders in Eastern DRC

Human rights defenders in eastern DRC are at high risk of reprisals, warns UN expert Mary Lawlor. The situation remains concerning due to ongoing conflicts contributing to humanitarian crises in the region, as highlighted by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric during a media briefing.

A recent warning from a United Nations expert highlights that human rights defenders in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at significant risk of reprisals and serious violations. Mary Lawlor, the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights defenders, expressed her profound concern regarding the alarming conditions that activists face in this conflict-riddled region. Additionally, the United Nations has noted that the ongoing conflicts in both the DRC and Sudan are exacerbating humanitarian crises.

The precarious situation facing human rights defenders in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is alarming and underscores a broader humanitarian crisis fueled by ongoing conflicts. It is imperative for the international community to pay attention and take action to protect these defenders.

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