Author- Sahanadevi. S. Dongaragavi, a student of B. V. Bellad Law College, Belagavi, Karnataka
To the point
On the ongoing conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has led to grievous violations of international law, both the M23 a military group (Rebel group) often backed by external actors which refers to the countries or entities outside the DRC that influence, support or participate in the conflict (Rwanda, Uganda, Regional and international actors) and the state forces have committed systematic acts of violence, including mass executions and widespread sexual violences (gangrapes, murder). As UN investigations establish that these crimes meet the definitions of the “crimes against humanity” and the “war crimes” under the Rome Statute. The gravity on this crises demands strong and vigorous legal response with a greater global accountability.
