Speech Brief
UK Government expresses concern over eastern DRC human rights
Key points
- The United Kingdom addresses the human rights situation and Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC.
TL;DR
- The United Kingdom expresses concern over unlawful killings, sexual violence, and attacks on civilian infrastructure in eastern DRC.
- The United Kingdom notes that conflict and Ebola transmissions exacerbate vulnerabilities and impede humanitarian aid.
- The United Kingdom reiterates support for the territorial integrity of the DRC and calls for accountability for violations.
Original text
Thank you, Mr Vice-President. The United Kingdom thanks the High Commissioner for his report and remains deeply concerned by the grave human rights situation, particularly in eastern DRC. We are alarmed by continuing reports of unlawful killings, conflict-related sexual violence, the recruitment and use of children, arbitrary detention, and attacks against schools, healthcare facilities and civilian infrastructure. T...
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- Drc
- Human Rights
- Ebola
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