This report of the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO), jointly published by the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), documents violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms committed between 1 January and 30 September 2015 within the framework of the pre-electoral process and measures taken by the Congolese government in response to these violations. By virtue of its mandate, only cases where state agents or armed groups are responsible for violations and abuses have been documented by the UNJHRO, in accordance with international law.
UNJHRO Report on HRV linked to electoral process - December 2015
- 08 December 2015
- Human Rights
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