Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo: Children Victimized and Armed Conflicts Intensify
New reports indicate hundreds of children are being raped and recruited for warfare by armed groups in Eastern Congo amid rising conflict.
The recent onslaught on the two Kivus is the worst escalation of conflict in more than a decade.
As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?
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The renewed violence, which the United Nations estimates has left nearly 3,000 people dead and displaced 700,000 others since January, marks the latest bloody chapter of what has long been described as Africa’s forgotten conflict.
Fighting in Eastern Congo Reignites
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Summary
The violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo's East is escalating, with armed groups reportedly raping hundreds of children and forcing them into combat. The UN has noted a shocking rise in sexual violence, especially in North and South Kivu. The M23 rebel group has expanded its territory, leading to significant casualties and displacements. Regional leaders have called for ceasefires and peace talks, but tensions remain high with accusations against Rwanda for backing the M23. Both armed factions continue to commit atrocities against civilians, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Over 21 million are reported in need of aid, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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