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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

DRC Conflict

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Uganda on high alert following fighting in eastern DRC

Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels. Isabel Nakirya reports.     Major Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for the Mountain Division of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), informed Xinhua that […]

todayAugust 5, 2024 18

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UN warns of risks in DRC peacekeeping exit

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned against rushing the withdrawal of peacekeepers from the east of the DRC due to the ongoing violence between government forces and rebels. Bintou Keita made the call on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meeting in New York.

todayJuly 10, 2024 22

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tshisekedi pledges security for conflict-affected  citizens

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed his solidarity with thousands of Congolese citizens who've been displaced by a conflict in the east of the country and promised to restore security and protect them. President Felix Tshisekedi made the remarks in a televised address to mark the country's 64th Independence Anniversary on June 30.  

todayJuly 1, 2024 23

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Rwanda’s role in eastern DRC conflict: why international law is failing to end the fighting

      By Kerstin Bree Carlson, Roskilde University     The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence. The ideal is that states submit their grievances to a court rather than duke them out on a battlefield, or carry them out against civilians. As concerns armed violence, there are two international courts that countries can engage. The first is the International […]

todayMay 20, 2024 19

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DRC leader rejects talks with M23 rebels

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has rejected calls to hold talks with the M23 rebels who are in control of several territories in the east of the DRC. Meanwhile, fighting between the Congolese army and the rebels has intensified. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.  

todayFebruary 1, 2024 53

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UN flags continued fighting in the DRC

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recent clashes between government forces and the M23 rebels left 20 civilians dead. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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