D.R. Congo: Violence may be crime against humanity-UN - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 12, 2019
A UN investigation says violence in the Democratic Republicof Congo last year may amount to crimes against humanity.
It says at least 500 people were killed, includingfamilies burnt alive in their homes and a two-year-old who was thrown into aseptic tank.
Ethnic violence broke out when one community wantedto bury one of their traditional chiefs on another community’s land.
The investigation adds that violence could flare upagain at any time.
Investigators say the violence between 16 and 18December, 2018 was planned and executed with the support of customary chiefs.
Members of the Batende community attacked Banunuvillages with extreme violence and speed, allowing little time to escape.