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Congo's Curse - DRC

2007• 16 minPG

Synopsis

Five armed men broke into a woman's home in Ituri, demanding money before brutally gang raping her in front of her children.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Ngabu Adu, a miner who started working at 14.
  • Find out how UN peacekeepers are spread thin in Ituri.
  • See the impact of conflict on women in Congo.
  • Discover the struggles of child soldiers in the region.

Did You Know

  • In the last 8 years, Mong Balu and its miners were controlled by two foreign armies and two opposing militias.
  • Rape has become an everyday fact of life in Ituri, with women being targeted for advocating women's rights.
  • Child soldiers as young as 10 are accused of rape in the ongoing conflict in Congo.
  • Many prisoners in Congo wait years for trial due to a dysfunctional justice system reliant on limited international support.

Perfect For

Human rights advocatesConflict resolution enthusiastsResource exploitation criticsInternational relations students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural resource is abundant in the Congo?

The Congo is rich in gold and other natural resources.

What has been a common weapon of war against women in Ituri?

Rape has become a weapon of war and an everyday fact of life in Ituri.

What is the role of the United Nations peacekeepers in the Congo?

United Nations peacekeepers, operating under MONUC, focus on disarming militias and providing security to local populations.

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