A/HRC/RES/57/34
Deeply concerned about the continuing human rights violations and abuses, including
those committed against women and children, particularly in conflict-affected areas,
Concerned about the deteriorating security and human rights conditions in some
sectors in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a situation that
continues to give cause for concern in Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema and
Tanganyika in particular,
Concerned also about the use of hate speech, in violation of article 20 (2) of the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and requesting the Government to
expedite the process for the adoption of the bill on this issue currently under discussion in
Parliament,
Noting the progress made by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo in preventing and ending the recruitment and use of children,
Concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the violence affecting civilian
populations, particularly women and children, which have led to a significant increase in the
number of internally displaced persons and persons in need of humanitarian assistance,
Welcoming the progress made in recent years and the measures taken by the President
to combat the violations of fundamental freedoms and human rights in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo,
Calling on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue and
step up its efforts to respect and uphold all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,
in accordance with its international obligations, and to respect the rule of law,
Recalling the need to guarantee not only the right of opposition, but also the full
exercise by Parliament of its mandate in a democratic system,
Noting the cooperation between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo and the team of international experts, including the facilitation of access to the
country, sites and persons,
Noting also the efforts made in the region, in particular by the African Union, the
Southern African Development Community, the International Conference on the Great Lakes
Region and the East African Community, through the Luanda and Nairobi processes, aimed
at contributing to peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Noting further the encouraging progress made through the mediation by Angola,
notably at the last two ministerial meetings held in Luanda in August and September 2024,
towards achieving lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and defusing
tensions in the Great Lakes region,
Welcoming the Government’s decision to pursue its cooperation with the
United Nations Joint Human Rights Office, particularly in the context of the withdrawal of
the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo,
Noting the progress made in combating impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence,
including through the promulgation by the President of Act No. 22/065 of 26 December 2022,
which establishes the basic principles on protection and reparations for victims of
conflict-related sexual violence and victims of crimes against the peace and security of
mankind,
Noting with great concern that the situation of prolonged conflict in the east of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to numerous human rights violations and abuses
and to the illicit exploitation of natural resources in that part of the country and prevents the
population from fully enjoying their rights and freedoms,
Expressing its concern at the documented cases of sexual violence, including rape and
sexual slavery, the killing and maiming of children and the recruitment and use of children
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