Violent anti-UN protests claim dozens of lives in the DRC

Dozens of people were killed and many injured during anti-UN protests in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The protesters in Goma criticized the UN's Stabilization Mission and other international organizations operating in the country. The government claimed that the protesters undermined public order, while the UN expressed concern about the threats of violence and called for a peaceful resolution through inclusive dialogue. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for an independent investigation into the killings and emphasized the right to peaceful assembly. The DRC authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident.