CENTRAL AFRICA

‘Political renewal being taboo, we’re witnessing the perpetuation of an ageing and decadent regime’

‘Criticising the government means risking arbitrary detention, intimidation and physical assault’

‘Without effective responses to stabilise the humanitarian crisis, the peace process risks being perceived as illusory’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘International demand for coltan is linked to violence in the DRC’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Human rights under fire in DRC conflict

Civil society targeted as Rwanda-backed rebel group advances

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘If the root causes of the conflict are not addressed, the cycle of violence is likely to persist’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Civil society must be at the heart of any human rights protection system’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Rwandan support for the M23 threatens to turn the conflict into a regional crisis’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Areas essential to the global climate are being threatened by economic projects’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Repression sends a sobering message to anyone toying with the idea of organising for rights’