UN rapporteur concerned over execution of soldiers

Garreton also expressed concern over the expulsion from RCD-controlled territory of the Bukavu bishop, Emmanuel Kataliko, who is now in his home town of Butembo. In a press statement, Garreton said the human rights situation in eastern DRC was rapidly deteriorating. He urged the rebel authorities to provide him with details on the situation regarding the bishop. In another press statement, Garreton expressed "deep consternation" over the summary executions of 19 soldiers in Kinshasa. He said he was particularly dismayed because the executions came a day after the DRC human rights minister had reaffirmed an earlier moratorium on death sentences. The executions were carried out between 28 January and 2
February.