The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced the official release of a long-awaited report addressing allegations of human rights violations in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu.
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In an official communiqué dated May 29, 2025, AFC/M23 confirmed that the report will be made public during a ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The report aims to respond to widespread reports and accusations implicating the group in incidents affecting civilians in the region.
According to Lawrence Kanyuka, the movement’s Communication Focal-Point, the initiative reflects AFC/M23’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “This report is based on testimonies and verifiable data,” the communiqué states, emphasizing that the group seeks to engage constructively with national and international actors, including media, civil society, and diplomatic partners.
The release of the report comes amid ongoing regional and international scrutiny over the group’s role in escalating violence in North and South Kivu. Human rights organizations have consistently raised concerns about mass displacement, abuses against civilians, and violations of international humanitarian law.
By taking a public stance and engaging with allegations through documented evidence, AFC/M23 appears to be making a strategic move to assert legitimacy and influence the narrative surrounding its activities in eastern DRC. The group’s decision to organize an official ceremony signals its intent to be seen as a political and social actor rather than just a rebel movement.
The communiqué, signed in Goma by Kanyuka and stamped with the group’s official seal, invites media and interested stakeholders to witness the presentation of findings and responses.
As the international community awaits the contents of this report, attention will be focused not only on its substance but also on whether it marks a genuine effort at accountability or a strategic communication manoeuvres in an increasingly complex conflict.
