United States Must Demand an End to Impunity for Sexual Violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, Says Amnesty International
(Washington) -- Amnesty International USA Advocacy Director for Africa Scott Edwards made the following comments today, following release of the United Nations' findings about mass rapes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: "The world community cannot stand by while war is waged against women in Congo. The United States government should take the lead in demanding an end to impunity for the horrific sexual violence that reoccurs with impunity in Congo. Additionally, other countries must assist the Democratic Republic of Congo government in offering aid and support to victims