The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) has set up a fact-finding mission to investigate human rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was made during a special session in Geneva on Friday, following a request from the Congolese government.
The session focused on discussing a draft resolution submitted by Congo, calling for an independent investigation into widespread abuses in the conflict-affected North and South Kivu provinces. After deliberations involving concerned states, member nations, and observers, the resolution was adopted without a vote.
HRC President Jurg Lauber confirmed the decision, stating, “I consider that the draft resolution… can be adopted without a vote.” The mission is expected to provide an impartial assessment of the situation and contribute to efforts aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in the region.