Congo rebels held journalists in brutal conditions, advocacy group says

Journalists and civilians have been held in shipping containers under brutal conditions by M23 rebels in eastern Congo, according to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) group. The rebels, who have captured several towns in the region, are accused of arbitrary detention and torture. RSF documented cases where media workers were targeted for their reporting on the conflict, highlighting the deteriorating situation for press freedom and human rights in the DRC. The report details how shipping containers are being used as makeshift prisons, exposing detainees to extreme temperatures and lack of ventilation.