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Congo, UNICEF and Sexual Violence

The New York Times · 4h

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 · 12h

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

Democratic Republic of Congo, M23

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.

Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-biggest city in the area,

Sky News on MSN · 5h

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.

8mon MSN

Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport

(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city Bukavu on Friday, a ...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) sounds alarm over child crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of (DR) Congo

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) sounds alarm over child crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of (DR) Congo ...

1h

M23 rebels advance into eastern DRC's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say

The M23 rebels entered the city's Kazingu and Bagira zone and were advancing toward the center of the city of about 1.3 ...

allAfrica.com on MSN17h

African Union Needs to Act Now on Eastern DR Congo

As the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo reaches a critical juncture, pressure is mounting on the African ...

StringersHub on MSN16h

Uruguay: The remains of a soldier who died during a Peace Mission in the Congo have arrived to Uruguay

The remains of the Uruguayan soldier who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 25 during a United Nations ...

12h

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

The U.N. refugee agency voiced concern at the "rapidly deteriorating" situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...

Stars and Stripes7h

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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Congo Humanitarian Operations Hit Hard by Trump Aid Pause, Says UN Official

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.S. pause on foreign aid has had a "major impact" in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where ...

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