Date of publication
March 28, 2022
Document Reference #
E/C.12/COD/CO/6
Publishing Organization
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Document Type
Concluding Observations
Country
Democratic Republic of Congo
Concluding observations on the sixth periodic report of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Use of natural resources
16. …. The Committee is also concerned about acts of violence and intimidation committed against the communities concerned, including against the “eco-guards” working in natural parks (arts. 1 and 11).
17. The Committee recommends that the State party:
…. (c) Prevent acts of violence and intimidation against the communities concerned and the eco-guards working in natural parks, and guarantee effective protection for them, including through the intermediary of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation.