The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has released a report documenting severe human rights violations, including massacres, rapes, and prison overcrowding, as of June 2026. The report, based on investigations conducted in 2025 and early 2026, highlights ongoing abuses in conflict-affected regions such as North Kivu and Ituri.
According to the CNDH, at least 1,200 civilians were killed in attacks by armed groups between January and December 2025, with over 500 cases of sexual violence reported. Prison facilities in Kinshasa and other provinces operate at 300% capacity, with detainees facing inhumane conditions, including lack of food and medical care.
The report calls on the DRC government to strengthen judicial accountability, improve prison infrastructure, and protect civilians from armed groups. International partners, including the UN, have urged Kinshasa to implement the recommendations.
