Congo's top human rights official just slammed rebel fighters for snatching hundreds of kids from their homes. Chantal Chambu Mwavita fired back at M23 and AFC rebels who grabbed over 300 young people from the mining town of Rubaya on June 28th. The minister demanded that United Nations investigators jump into action and force these groups to free the kidnapped teenagers. She called the whole mess a bunch of barbaric acts that need to stop right away. The government wants answers and justice for these stolen children.
These rebel groups dragged kids away from Rubaya and nobody knows where they took them. Another batch of more than 20 youngsters got snatched from Lugendo and ended up being shown off as willing fighters. Chambu said this was all fake and designed to hide what really happened to these victims. The rebels use these kids as human shields, make them carry weapons, and force them to fight battles they never wanted to join. She pointed fingers at Rwanda for helping these rebel armies with guns and supplies.
The minister reminded everyone that these actions break international rules about protecting children during wars. Congo signed agreements promising to keep kids safe from violence and military service. Chambu told the captured youngsters not to give up hope and said they represent the future of their country. She promised that courts, police, and government leaders would track down everyone responsible for these crimes.
These rebel groups dragged kids away from Rubaya and nobody knows where they took them. Another batch of more than 20 youngsters got snatched from Lugendo and ended up being shown off as willing fighters. Chambu said this was all fake and designed to hide what really happened to these victims. The rebels use these kids as human shields, make them carry weapons, and force them to fight battles they never wanted to join. She pointed fingers at Rwanda for helping these rebel armies with guns and supplies.
The minister reminded everyone that these actions break international rules about protecting children during wars. Congo signed agreements promising to keep kids safe from violence and military service. Chambu told the captured youngsters not to give up hope and said they represent the future of their country. She promised that courts, police, and government leaders would track down everyone responsible for these crimes.
