The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced that he will renew an investigation into alleged crimes in eastern Congo. The investigation will focus on alleged crimes committed in North Kivu province since early 2022. Eastern Congo is home to over 120 armed groups, which seek control of the region’s abundant mineral resources. The ICC’s investigation follows a 2022 request by Congo’s government to probe crimes committed in North Kivu by armed groups. The ICC has previously convicted three rebels for crimes in Congo.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 17, 2024 04:49 UTC