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DR Congo Vows to Punish Army Rapists
[An Nahar] The Democratic Republic of Congo's defense minister on Saturday vowed to investigate allegations that soldiers committed rape during recent fighting in the east of the country and vowed there would be no impunity.Alexandre Luba Ntambo said military inquiries were carried out in December and February following clashes pitting the army against the M23 rebel group that briefly seized the main eastern hub of Goma. "Two hundred and two suspected rape victims have been heard, as well as 346 presumed looting victims. Given the high number of victims... further inquiries are needed," he told reporters in Kinshasa. "When the investigation is completed, the responsibility of the suspected perpetrators will be established and I can assure you they will be severely punished," he said. Posted by: Fred 2013-03-10 |
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