Paul Nsapu, who serves as the president of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), recently offered a detailed assessment of the human rights landscape under the Tshisekedi administration. While acknowledging certain legislative advancements, he highlighted two distinct realities impacting the nation.
In the provinces directly administered by Kinshasa, Nsapu noted prevalent, long-standing violations of civil, political, economic, and social rights. These encompass fundamental entitlements such as the right to employment, healthcare, and education. He attributed these issues to a cumulative history of governmental failures and a persistent lack of development, which have historically hindered improvements in the daily lives of Congolese citizens.
However, the situation in the eastern part of the country presents a far more dire picture. Across Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, and specific areas of Ituri, Nsapu asserted that the most fundamental human rights are being systematically disregarded. The right to life, personal security, and individual liberty are routinely violated. He explicitly pointed to the ongoing presence of the Rwandan army and the activities of its allied groups in territories beyond Kinshasa’s effective control as critical factors exacerbating this severe crisis.
