From 13 to 19 February 2006, a multidisciplinary Team of MONUC (Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Human Rights Division, Public Information Office, Security, Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) carried out an investigation into the current security situation and human rights violations committed by the FARDC and Mayi-Mayi in the territory of Mitwaba, Katanga province.Over recent months, MONUC has received a number of reports indicating that the human rights, humanitarian and security situation in Central and Northern Katanga has drastically deteriorated following military operations conducted by the FARDC against Mayi-Mayi groups since November 2005.

Date of publication: 06 July 2006