Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
Sixteen-year-old Darkuna watched, terrified, as six gun-wielding men ransacked her home. She would become one of many ...
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Burundi Faces Unprecedented Refugee Influx as Thousands Flee Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC
Economic hardship exacerbates the crisis, as transportation costs to the border have skyrocketed—tripling in just two ...
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Report: Armed groups recruited over 400 children into DRC conflict in 2025
Over 400 children in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were recruited by armed actors in January and February of ...
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Angola confirms DRC-M23 peace talks canceled due to “force majeure”
Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, originally set ...
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Africa: Crisis in Eastern DRC
The crisis in eastern DRC has left deep scars, but the resilience of affected communities remains strong. With sustained ...
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More than 400 children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recruited into conflict in first two months of 2025
More than 400 children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recruited into conflict in first two months of 2025 ...
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Armed groups covet cocoa in eastern DR Congo
Despite the risks from deadly armed groups roaming the countryside, Judith Kahindo walks alone every day to her isolated ...
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Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
“The scale of sexual violence against children in eastern DRC is beyond a crisis – it is a tragedy. We are seeing an alarming increase in cases, not seen in years, with many young survivors ...
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DRC: Violations against children surge in South Kivu - UNICEF
Verified cases have surged since January 2025, marking an approximately 150 percent increase compared to December 2024. These ...