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Fight Against Crime in Congo-Brazzaville: 561 Youths Missing According to OCDH

The Congolese Observatory for Human Rights (OCDH) revealed on September 22 that 561 youths have gone missing since the launch of the Zero Kuluna operation by President Denis Sassou Nguesso.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
September 23, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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The Congolese Observatory for Human Rights (OCDH) presented on September 22 the findings of an investigation into the “Zero Kuluna” operation, launched a year ago by President Denis Sassou Nguesso in Congo-Brazzaville.

This operation, entrusted to the presidential guard, aims to combat urban crime. However, according to the OCDH, it has resulted in the disappearance of 561 youths, of whom there has been no news to date.

Sources

  • RFI (FR) — Congo-Brazzaville: plus de 560 jeunes portés disparus dans le cadre de l'opération «Zéro kuluna», selon l'OCDH (2026-09-22)

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