Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

Amnesty International called for an investigation into former Governor Ndima and army officials Mikombe and Kabwe in Congo for potential crimes against humanity during a deadly crackdown on protesters in Goma last year. The security forces killed 56 people and injured 80 during a demonstration organized by Wazalendo against the U.N. peacekeeping mission MONUSCO. The rights group identified the officials responsible and urged the Congolese authorities to reopen investigations and hold them accountable, emphasizing the need for justice and accountability in the country.

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