Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces.

The UN human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.

The UN human rights chief has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of committing atrocities, including child executions, after they took control of a second major city in eastern Congo. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement,