Congo Accuses Rwanda in East Africa Court Over Rebel Support

The case highlights alleged violations of sovereignty and human rights abuses in eastern Congo, with both nations trading accusations.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the East African Court of Justice, accusing it of sending troops to support rebel groups in eastern Congo.
Congo claims that Rwandan forces have committed aggression and war crimes, including atrocities against civilians, in collaboration with the M23 rebel group.
Rwanda denies these allegations and has raised objections regarding the court's jurisdiction and procedural issues, such as untranslated documents.
Human Rights Watch has reported that both Rwandan forces and M23 have shelled camps for displaced people, while Congolese forces have also endangered civilians by positioning artillery near these camps.
The conflict in eastern Congo is driven by competition over valuable mineral resources, with millions displaced and widespread human rights violations reported.