Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:32pm on 14 Feb 2025,Friday International
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen a dramatic increase in sexual violence against children, with armed groups, including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, targeting minors. UNICEF reports a disturbing surge in rape cases, with 170 children among 572 total rape victims in just a few weeks. In some cases, entire families were subjected to this violence. Children as young as 12 are being recruited to fight. With escalating violence and rising displacement, UNICEF calls for immediate action to stop these grave human rights violations.
