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Congolese group says human rights neglected in Lusaka

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    David Banza, chairman of the African Association for the Defence of Human Rights, a Congolese group, said on Wednesday the RCD signing was a step in the right direction but he regretted that human rights had been neglected. "The accord did not take into account the aspects of war criminals, of those who committed crimes against mankind. And we say that the persistence of the culture of impunity cannot encourage lasting peace", Radio France Internationale quoted Banza as saying.

    "People have committed atrocities and massacres, and today only because they have signed the accord, they can sit at the negotiations table without any fear at all ... We first of all want the war criminals and perpetrators of crimes against mankind to be taken to national or international tribunals depending on the offence. If this cannot be done, at least there must be a truth commission", Banza added.

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