Ban Ki-moon of the armed forces in the Congo (DRC) expressed indignation rape women
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 24 (Xinhua Bai Jie Gu Zhenqiu) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the 24th issued a statement on the Congo (DRC) rebel forces in the country, rape, against at least 154 women expressed great indignation at the atrocities , urged the Congo (DRC) to investigate and punish perpetrators, ensure the security and stability in the east of the country.
Ban Ki-moon said in a statement that the incident "once again proved the Congo (DRC) The persistence of sexual violence and the extent of social unrest."
Ban Ki-moon said that, given the seriousness of the incident, he decided to immediately send UN peacekeeping Charge of the Department, Assistant Secretary-General Atul Khare to the Congo (DRC), and requested the UN Secretary-General of armed sexual violence in conflict, the Special Representative of Margot Wallström for the United Nations on the incident response and tracking.
Ban Ki-moon urged Congo (DRC) of all armed groups to lay down their arms, join the peace process and called on the Government to investigate the incident and punish those responsible, to ensure improved security situation in the eastern region.
he said, the United Nations to support the Congo (DRC) government to combat impunity and to ensure civilians from violations of international human rights and humanitarian law efforts.
Congo (DRC) eastern North Kivu province of the recent deteriorating security situation, entrenched in the local Rwandan rebels "FDLR," and the Congo (DRC) rebel "Mai - Mai "on July 30 to August 3 attack and took control of North Kivu province luvungi town. During the militants blocked the road leading to the outside world, looting the town and surrounding area homes, and raped at least 154 local women.
