At the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UK presented a statement addressing the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The statement welcomed the Commission of Inquiry’s initial deployments and thanked the Commissioners for their updates, while emphasizing the need for the Commission’s work to continue without further delay. The UK expressed grave concern over ongoing human rights violations in eastern DRC, noting widespread abuses, including severe sexual violence, and the threat of an Ebola outbreak that could worsen displacement and instability. It called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the implementation of all ceasefire commitments. The UK urged unhindered movement for humanitarian personnel and civilian‑led responses, and requested cooperation from all parties in the region to ensure effective aid delivery.
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