The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties.
In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory following the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
On Friday, Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said his country is seeking accountability for alleged breaches of conventions covering genocide prevention, racial discrimination, women’s rights and torture.
Rwanda has not yet responded to DR Congo’s filing, but it has long-dismissed evidence that it backs rebel groups in the country.
UN experts and Western governments are among various parties who say Rwanda is supporting the M23, a major armed group in DR Congo’s east.
By BBC
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