The United Nations human rights chief has accused Rwanda-backed rebels of committing atrocities in eastern Congo, including the killing of children and attacks on hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid. The rebels, known as M23, recently captured the city of Bukavu, where cases of summary execution of children have been confirmed. It was also reported that children were found in possession of weapons.
Both Congolese government forces and the rebels have been accused of recruiting children in the past. The United Nations Human Rights Council has launched a commission to investigate atrocities, such as rapes and summary executions, committed by both sides since the beginning of the year.
