125 rapes during DR Congo army retreat: UN

December 19, 2012 00:54

AFP reports: More than 125 women were raped as Democratic Republic of Congo troops pulled back from a rebel offensive last month, according to a United nations investigation revealed today.

UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said nine government soldiers have been arrested so far for rapes and lootings in North Kivu province and UN officials raised concerns with the DR Congo government today.

Two UN human rights teams have been investigating attacks in the town of Minova and surrounding villages between November 20 and 30 as the army retreated from advancing M23 rebels.

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