Amnesty Calls for Investigation into Congo Army Officials Over Goma Massacre

Amnesty International alleges crimes against humanity in the killing of over 56 protestors in Goma by Congolese forces during a demonstration against the UN peacekeeping mission in August 2023.

• Amnesty International's report highlights the deliberate and planned actions by Congolese authorities leading to the massacre of Wazalendo protestors in Goma on August 30, 2023.
• The protest was organized by the religious-political group Wazalendo to demand the departure of the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO, which they accused of failing to protect civilians in eastern Congo.
• Key military officials, including former North Kivu Governor Lt. Gen. Constant Ndima, Colonel Mike Mikombe, and Major Peter Kabwe, are named for potential crimes against humanity and require further investigation.
• The massacre resulted in at least 56 deaths according to authorities, though a UN report suggests the toll could be as high as 102, with additional reports of missing persons and no proper forensic investigations conducted.
• Amnesty calls for reopened investigations, accountability for all involved, and restrictions on the use of military forces in law enforcement to prevent future atrocities.

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