M23 rebels killed 140 civilians in Eastern DRC, HRW says

At least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch. The group warns that the actual death toll may exceed 300, aligning with similar estimates from the United Nations.

The killings occurred despite ongoing peace efforts, including a U.S.-brokered agreement between Congo and Rwanda on June 27 and Qatar-hosted negotiations…