UN rights office accuses M23 of summarily executing children in DRC

The United Nations Rights Office is accusing the M23 rebels of summarily executing children in Bukavu.

Speaking to journalists in Geneva on Tuesday, the U.N. Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani voiced concern for journalists, human rights defenders and members of civil society organizations who are seeking protection from reprisals by M23.

South of Bunia, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels now control Goma, the capital of North…