Tag Archives: Kivu

DR Congo: the rule of law and security

February 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By RDPC Since 1996, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been the scene of deadly clashes between different factions. There are many consequences: lack of state threats on the inviolability of national borders, destabilizing the Kivus, insecurity, war crimes and … read more »

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Congo: avoiding past pitfalls in a future peace deal with the M23

December 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Judith Verweijen The recent fall of Goma has starkly highlighted the shaky foundations of the ‘peace architecture’ that was built in the wake of the Second Congo War (1998-2002). Briefly, it once again seemed that the entire house of … read more »

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Goma Falls to Rwanda

November 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Rebels, called the M23, have taken Goma, the main city of North Kivu, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s eastern provinces. Their plan is to march to Bukavu, the main city of South Kivu, and from there, they … read more »

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We are all to blame for the agony of Congo

November 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Simon Tisdall, guardian.co.uk, With all eyes on other troublespots, the world knows little, and seems to care even less, about the cycle of violence in the DRC Part of the problem … the M23 rebels now threaten Goma. Photograph: Phil … read more »

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Rwanda’s connection to the M23 rebels must not be ignored

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

While many of the drivers of conflict in eastern DR Congo lie within its borders, an analysis that ignores the role of Rwanda in recent years is inadequate to the task of disassembling the cycles of violent insurrection. Eastern Congo’s … read more »

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Rwanda: Making Money While Breaking the Backs of the Deprived

August 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

One has to wonder how far the Kigali regime will go to continue to deny the accusations that are obvious to the world. On August 3, 2012 a bi-partisan coalition of Congressmen sent a strongly worded message to the Government … read more »

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The Continuing Trouble with the Congo

August 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Severine Autesserre The situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has deteriorated significantly since the end of the transition to peace and democracy in late 2006. The Congo has officially become the least developed country … read more »

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Congo: The hunt for Bosco – Kabila turns on his friends

May 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By William Townsend As the rumour mill turns and suspicion runs rife, conflict is unfolding in eastern Congo’s Kivu provinces once again, following three years of relative calm. The most recent chapter of violence can be traced back to March … read more »

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‘President Paul Kagame is to Blame for the Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’

May 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Open memo to the UN Secretary General, G8 Members, UN General Assembly, EU, AU, and all Representatives to the UN Security Council. The following is an Open Memo to the UN Secretary General, G8 Presidents and Prime Ministers, President of … read more »

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UN Reports Rebel Attacks in Eastern Congo

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says armed groups in the eastern part of the country have been attacking regular army positions repeatedly in the past few days. The U.N. says the situation in North Kivu … read more »

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What’s next for the DRC? Looking Ahead

April 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Laura E. Seay In the aftermath of the 2011 presidential and parliamentary elections, which could be most charitably described as ‘chaotic,’ many Congolese voters, Diaspora members, and knowledgeable observers had hoped that the international community would react strongly to … read more »

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Who shall delivers DR Congo women from rapist attacks?

January 13, 2011 by benim

The number of women raped in eastern Congo in 2009 numbered 15,000. The UN condemned security forces for failing to prevent mass rapes. Photograph: Marc Hoffer/AFP/Getty Images More than 30 women were raped in a coordinated attack in the Democratic … read more »

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Congo soldiers held over alleged rapes, looting: UN

January 13, 2011 by benim

A group of government soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been detained over allegations of sexual violence earlier this month, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Human rights officers from the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, known … read more »

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DR Congo: Calls for FDLR Crackdown After Leader’s Arrest

October 22, 2010 by benim

High-profile arrest marks new stage in ICC’s Kivu investigation, but observers say it needs to be followed by further action to prevent more atrocities. Despite the recent arrest in Paris of a Hutu militia leader from the Democratic Republic of … read more »

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