Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme en République démocratique du Congo

Condemnatory

No

Analysis

• This resolution is critical of the security situation in the Eastern part of the country and condemns violations without naming perpetrators. Some criticism is specifically directed at armed groups.
• The resolution also contains a fair amount of praise for the government, which supported the resolution.
• Moreover, the resolution was adopted under Item 10, which concerns mere "technical assistance," signaling an uncritical approach.

Main Sponsors

African Group

Vote

Consensus

Key Praise

• "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."
• "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."
• "Welcoming the Government’s decision to pursue its cooperation with the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office…"
• "Commends the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the submission of its national report under the fourth cycle of the universal periodic review, due on 5 November 2024."
• "Also commends the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the submission of its initial report on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, on 22 May 2024, as well as its exceptional report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, on 22 June 2024."

Key Criticism

• "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…"
• "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."
• "Condemns all violations of human rights and abuses, as well as the illicit exploitation of natural resources, in particular in the areas affected by armed or intercommunal conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo…"
• "Also condemns the activities of armed groups and the resurgence of attacks against civilians, the international forces of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, humanitarian actors and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by rebel and terrorist groups…"
• "Strongly condemns any support given by anyone to these rebel and terrorist groups that roam the country, in flagrant violation of the principles relating to the promotion and protection of human rights, and calls for such support to end immediately."
• "Decides to renew, for one year, the mandate of the team of international experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo…"