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Caught In Congo's Tides Of War: 40,000 Have Crossed A Lake Seeking Refuge
When Congo plunged into a vicious war two decades ago that led to an estimated 5 million deaths, the northeastern province of Ituri was one of the country's bloodiest corners.
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'I Was Forced To Kill My Best Friend', Former Child Soldier Says
It was during an ordinary game of soccer when Michel Chikwanine was abducted at age five by rebel soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo and recruited into the army.
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German Court Sentences two Rwandan Hutu Rebels to Long Jail Terms
A German court on Monday sentenced two Rwandan rebel leaders to long jail terms for masterminding massacres in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo from their homes in Germany.
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In Burundi, Simmering Violence Could Lead to New Civil War
It started as street protests three months ago, with furious citizens demonstrating against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza's now successful bid for a third term in power.
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At 83, Willem Boulanger Strives to Realise Congo Wildlife Dream
"I was already saying I'd go live in the Congo when I was nine or 10," says Willem Boulanger, who after satisfying that dream is embarking at age 83 on another -- founding a game reserve near Kolwezi.
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Billion Dollar Ivory and Gold Trade Fuelling Democratic Republic of Congo War: UN
Smuggling of ivory, gold and timber worth over a billion dollars a year is fuelling war by funding dozens of rebel groups in Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN report warned today.
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Islamic State, Boko Haram Use Rape as Tactic of War: UN
Extremist groups like Islamic State and Boko Haram are increasingly resorting to rape and sexual violence as a tactic of war, according to an annual UN report released Monday.
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'Triangle of death' looms over Congo's mining heartlands
Trucks of workers and building materials hurtle through the mining town of Likasi at the heart of Congo's copper producing south, evidence of the billions being poured into the region after years of war and underinvestment.
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Caught In Congo's Tides Of War: 40,000 Have Crossed A Lake Seeking Refuge
When Congo plunged into a vicious war two decades ago that led to an estimated 5 million deaths, the northeastern province of Ituri was one of the country's bloodiest corners.
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'I Was Forced To Kill My Best Friend', Former Child Soldier Says
It was during an ordinary game of soccer when Michel Chikwanine was abducted at age five by rebel soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo and recruited into the army.
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German Court Sentences two Rwandan Hutu Rebels to Long Jail Terms
A German court on Monday sentenced two Rwandan rebel leaders to long jail terms for masterminding massacres in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo from their homes in Germany.
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In Burundi, Simmering Violence Could Lead to New Civil War
It started as street protests three months ago, with furious citizens demonstrating against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza's now successful bid for a third term in power.
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At 83, Willem Boulanger Strives to Realise Congo Wildlife Dream
"I was already saying I'd go live in the Congo when I was nine or 10," says Willem Boulanger, who after satisfying that dream is embarking at age 83 on another -- founding a game reserve near Kolwezi.
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Billion Dollar Ivory and Gold Trade Fuelling Democratic Republic of Congo War: UN
Smuggling of ivory, gold and timber worth over a billion dollars a year is fuelling war by funding dozens of rebel groups in Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN report warned today.
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Islamic State, Boko Haram Use Rape as Tactic of War: UN
Extremist groups like Islamic State and Boko Haram are increasingly resorting to rape and sexual violence as a tactic of war, according to an annual UN report released Monday.
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'Triangle of death' looms over Congo's mining heartlands
Trucks of workers and building materials hurtle through the mining town of Likasi at the heart of Congo's copper producing south, evidence of the billions being poured into the region after years of war and underinvestment.
