Kisangani: A City Scarred by Conflict and the Quest for Justice Kisangani, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, serves as a stark reminder of the devastation caused by conflicts driven by economic interests. Situated within the Democratic Republic of Congo...
While the southern part remains bruised by the abuses committed by the Mai-Mai Malaika militiamen for almost 5 years today, the situation remains worrying. As recently as four days ago, a sector chief was kidnapped in Kabambare territory and released for 24 hours. In...
The armed group known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) has intensified its attacks against civilians in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past 18 months, expanding its actions beyond from its usual areas of operation. The...
The Gravity of the Situation: Rwandan Aggression and the Fight for Sovereignty in the Congo In the heart of Africa, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding, albeit one that has hitherto received scant attention from the international community. The Democratic Republic of...
The Mai-Mai Militias of Raiya Mutomboki attacked and looted the sub-village of Cineke in Kalehe territory, South Kivu. According to local civil society, the incident took place on the night of Friday January 10 to Saturday January 11, 2020. The Cineke sub-village was...
If the world needed a reminder of the crucial importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently experiencing is a perfect example. The coronavirus knows no national, racial, religious, national or political boundaries. We...