During the reporting period, UNJHRO also documented that, the M23, in the context of its rapid territorial expansion in North Kivu Province, reportedly sought to suppress reporting on human rights abuses by systematically targeting civil society activists and non-governmental organizations working on human rights, and media outlets, allegedly pressuring them to comply or face the consequences. In one instance, a young woman human rights defender who had been sharing information on developments in her locality with UNJHRO since April 2024, was targeted by theM23 in June 2024, as the rebel group intensified its presence in her hometown. Elements of the M23 allegedly attempted to coerce her into promoting their ideology, which she reportedly resisted. In response, they reportedly issued threats against her and her family, explicitly referencing her cooperation with UNJHRO. Despite the threats, the woman reportedly continued her human rights work while maintaining a low profile. Nevertheless, the threats reportedly escalated, and M23 allegedly increased surveillance of her movements. At the end of November 2024, elements of the group reportedly attempted to abduct her during a social gathering. She reportedly escaped with the assistance of neighbours and fled to another area, where she has been in hiding since.