Democratic Republic of Congo has formed a new advisory council to support its push for accountability for atrocities committed in the country's conflict-ridden east.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Who

senior war crimes lawyers from the United States and Europe

What

When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:50:50 GMT · 1h 40m ago

Where

Democratic Republic of Congo ·

Why

To support its push for accountability for atrocities committed in the country's conflict-ridden east.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The formation of this council aims to bring justice for atrocities in eastern DRC. It involves international legal expertise to bolster accountability efforts.

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The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/congo-forms-new-council-in-push-for-war-crimes-justice
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