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Congo, UNICEF and Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence Against Children Soars in Congo, U.N. Group Says

UNICEF accused “armed men” of raping scores of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been ravaged by conflict recently.

Daily Journal · 1d

Sexual violence against children soars in DR Congo: UNICEF

Rape and other violence against children in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has soared to unprecedented levels, the head of the United Nations children's agency warned Thursday.

Euronews on MSN · 8h

Scores of children raped by armed fighters in eastern DR Congo, UNICEF says

Unprecedented sexual violence against children has been reported in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 ramps up its offensive. View on euronews

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: DR Congo Military Forcing Civilians to Fight M23

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Reports have emerged of the Congolese military (FARDC) shooting at civilians attempting to flee the violence. Eyewitnesses claim that government forces are forcing local residents to take up arms and join the fight against the advancing M23 rebels.

Sky News on MSN · 1h

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim to have seized second airport in Democratic Republic of Congo

In a statement on social media, a spokesperson for the M23 rebels said the group was in control of Kavumu airport in South Kivu province - a key strategic location for the Congolese army - and surrounding areas.

Cfr.org · 7d

War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.

Rwanda, European Union and Democratic Republic of Congo

Bloomberg L.P. · 8h

European Lawmakers Urge Freeze on Aid to Rwanda Over Congo War

European Union lawmakers called for a halt to financial assistance for Rwanda because of its support for the M23 rebel insurgency in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

European Parliament Seeks Freeze on EU Aid to Rwanda Over Congo Conflict

The European Parliament urged the European Union on Thursday to freeze direct budget support for Rwanda until it breaks links with Tutsi-led M23 rebels and allows humanitarian access to areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo where they advanced.

The New Times on MSN · 1d

EU official warns against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations

Suspending an agreement between the European Union and Rwanda on critical minerals based on eastern DR Congo crisis, would be counterproductive, said Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean.

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Armed fighters have raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

The U.N. children’s fund is accusing armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of ...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo displacement, health crisis worsens amid dwindling aid access

The UNHCR spokesperson also highlighted the fact that “heavy artillery shelling and looting” have destroyed 70,000 emergency ...

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Rwanda-backed rebels capture strategic airport in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured a strategic airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding their stranglehold over ...

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110,000 people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return

The U.N. says more than 110,000 displaced people have in recent days left settlement camps in eastern Congo’s cities ...

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M23’s capture of Goma is the latest chapter in eastern Congo’s long-running war

Creating sustainable peace in Congo requires giving justice to the victims of war crimes and preventing the illicit trade in ...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Displaced people in DRC hope mediation efforts to bring them peace

Storyline: As senior officials from east and south African nations gathered in Tanzania on Friday for a joint summit to ...

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Families receive remains of the 14 South African soldiers killed in eastern DRC

The remains of 14 South African peacekeepers killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been repatriated to the country on Thursday at the Air Force Base Swartkop in Pretoria.

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Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict [press release]

The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over ceremony of the mortal remains of South African National ...

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