WHAT IS THIS LETTER?
This is an official notice from the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, informing us that it will render a judgment in a case between the DRC and Rwanda.
WHAT IS THIS CASE?
The DRC filed a complaint against Rwanda before the African Court because of:
Rwandan aggression through the M23,
massacres, looting, population displacement, and other serious human rights violations in eastern Congo.
PURPOSE OF THE LETTER:
The Court announces that it will soon decide whether:
1. It has jurisdiction to hear this case between the DRC and Rwanda.
2. The DRC's complaint is admissible (i.e., does it meet the rules for being heard).
This is not yet the final judgment, but it is a very important step that could pave the way for an international trial against Rwanda.
WHEN WILL THE DECISION TAKE PLACE?
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Arusha time)
From the seat of the Court in Arusha, Tanzania
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Because for the first time, an African international institution may recognize that Rwanda is committing crimes in the DRC.
No comments:
Post a Comment