Will ICC action stop atrocities in eastern DR Congo?

Civilians flee their villages following clashes between M23 rebels and the FARDC towards Goma.

Photo credit: Reuters

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has brought a new perspective to the war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by launching investigations Kinshasa thinks could deter violence merchants.

After the move became known, the government welcomed the relaunch of investigations into possible crimes against humanity in North Kivu since January 2022.