Human Rights Watch has accused the Rwandan army and the M23 rebel group of attacking civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a report released on Thursday, the organization stated that throughout 2024, both entities have indiscriminately shelled displacement camps and densely populated areas near Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
The United Nations has indicated that the Rwandan army and M23 are operating together in Congo, a claim that Kigali denies.
Human Rights Watch documented five attacks since January 2024, where Rwandan and M23 artillery struck displacement camps and population centers. The group also criticized the Congolese army and its allies for positioning artillery near these camps, putting civilians at risk, and called for stronger measures to protect them.
The ongoing violence has displaced over half a million people, who now reside in camps around Goma.