DR Congo's Army Responsible For Activist's Death

The UN has accused the army in the Democratic Republic of Congo of beating up a human rights activist to death.<br />The UN Joint Human Rights Office says Cabral Yombo succumbed to injuries after he was tortured by soldiers who were under instructions of local authorities<br />Mr Yombo had protested against illegal taxes imposed by the Bakano area chief in eastern DR Congo.<br />The army and the local authorities have not responded to the allegations.