WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Radio Okapi, partly run by the local UN mission, is an influential outlet. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Unfortunately, elections will not take place this year. Weak governmental institutions and a corrupt and ineffective judicial system foster a culture of impunity that leaves an open space for the frequent and uninhibited destruction of women’s bodies. The recent clashes in the region are part of a larger pattern of unrest in Congo which has been partially blamed on DRC President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down after his term of office legally ended in December 2016. Asda: UK billionaire brothers edge ahead in race to buy supermarket, Belarus: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel winner and opposition figure, goes to Germany, Michael Gove: Brexit provisions to stay in Internal Market Bill. Some perpetrators of rape have been victims of forced conscription into armed forces, are psychologically damaged, and are unable to seek help. Insecurity in eastern Congo is largely driven by cycles of violence where one group attacks another, and in retaliation the attacked group rises up against the attackers. Don't have an account? There's a problem loading this menu right now. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: Your request to send this item has been completed. Current Situation in the DRC. Some fighters believe in witchcraft and that by raping women, especially young girls, they will receive special protection in combat, or live a long life. 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The total number of rape victims is unknown, but a 2011 study found that approximately 1,152 women were raped every day, equal to about 48 women raped an hour. Jean-Bosco Lalo, an activist in Bunia, said 43 people had been killed. Enough is Enough! Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Dit is een doorverwijspagina, bedoeld om de verschillen in betekenis of gebruik van Congo inzichtelijk te maken.. Op deze pagina staat een uitleg van de verschillende betekenissen van Congo en verwijzingen daarnaartoe. The below is just a snapshot of some of the major issues facing the country. Each evening at 1830 UTC DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. The eastern DRC has registered a sharp increase in militia activity near its borders with Uganda and Rwanda over the past year. The Congolese media operate against a backdrop of political power struggles and unrest. All other issues in the DRC — corruption, armed groups, conflict minerals, security sector reform, development, etc. The E-mail Address(es) you entered is(are) not in a valid format. Video, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble, Courtroom escape sends police officer flying. (14.11.2017), © 2020 Deutsche Welle | (not yet rated) The Congolese army, which is supposed to protect civilians, is guilty of abuses too. Op deze pagina staat een uitleg van de verschillende betekenissen van Congo en verwijzingen daarnaartoe. Some women are so brutally attacked that they may not be able to have more children, could be left incontinent, or even die. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Serious security sector reform and an expansion of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs for former rebels are desperately needed. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The war had an economic as well as a political side. VideoSparks fly during police chase, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble. Ngongo said he could not yet provide an accurate death toll. Please try again. UN warns situation in DR Congo reaching 'breaking point' The second deadly attack in a month happened where land disputes have reignited a long-dormant ethnic conflict and caused thousands to flee. Pendant que le pays coule et que l'économie, l'éducation, la santé dérivent, à l'heure où l'homme fort du pays, Sassou Nguesso, filleul de la françafrique, parle d'instaurer la démocratie, le peuple congolais n'est pas dupe, mais il n'a pas droit à la parole, au risque de se faire massacrer une fois de plus. has been added to your Cart. Congo (Rep\u00FAblica Democr\u00E1tica)\" ; Export to EndNote / Reference Manager(non-Latin). Please enter the subject. La violence politique au Congo-Brazzaville: Devoir de mémoire contre l'impunité (Points de vue) (French Edition), Editions L'Harmattan; HARMATTAN Edition (March 1, 2008). | Mobile version, a bloody war that killed thousands between 1998 and 2003, Rebels attack UN peacekeepers in DRC, with more than a dozen dead and scores wounded. According to the Congolese constitution presidents may only serve two terms in office. Incidence of rape has not decreased, and impunity is so ingrained that violence against women is being used by civilians to demonstrate power relations. Fighting was fuelled by the country's vast mineral wealth, with all sides taking advantage of the anarchy to plunder natural resources. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Violence in the Kasai region has created an unknown death toll, but estimates are in the thousands, with mass graves found on a semi-regular basis, and since late 2016, more than 1.4 million people have been displaced. At least 30 people were killed during two days of clashes in February. VideoThe man who filmed his ordeal under rubble, Courtroom escape sends police officer flying. # Congo (Rep\u00FAblica Democr\u00E1tica). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Bent u hier via een pagina in Wikipedia terechtgekomen? The country reported its first two deaths on 31 March, both of which in Pointe-Noire. Please enter recipient e-mail address(es). *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. La violence politique au ... In eastern Congo, one of the most notorious and vicious practices by the armed groups has been the use of rape and sexual violence against women and girls. Some women become pregnant as a result of rape. VideoBelarus police drag protest icon, 73, into van, Attenborough gives Prince a fossil at screening, Sparks fly during police chase. DR Congo is a vast country with immense economic resources and, until recently, has been at the centre of what some observers call "Africa's world war", with widespread civilian suffering the … Learn more ››. [Moïse Tshombe] Home. Your Web browser is not enabled for JavaScript. He was elected in 2006, and secured another term in controversial elections in 2011. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. Land disputes have reignited a largely dormant conflict between the communities over the past two months. He refused to leave office when his term expired in December 2016. JWW is proud to be a partner in the #StandWithCongo campaign which seeks to shine a light on the gross corruption in the DRC. Since he has been in office, Kabila and his cronies have benefited greatly by selling off major mining concessions in the mineral rich southern province of Katanga. Would you also like to submit a review for this item? However, Kabila refuses to relinquish power and shows no signs of stepping down. Something went wrong. You can find more information in our data protection declaration. Some militias fight on in the east, where a large United Nations force is struggling to keep the peace. "Issues of command-and-control, leadership and lack of essential enablers such as aviation, engineers and intelligence were also major obstacles and need to be addressed urgently," the UN report added. VideoRobots in a flat - tech tested for assisted living, Viewpoint: It's time to end our love affair with the car, 'You're an opera singer? After initially hinting at delaying the elections until 2018, Congo’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced that elections could not be held before April 2019. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Video, Robots in a flat - tech tested for assisted living, 'You're an opera singer? Financial support to allow elections to take place before 2019 is crucial, as are security guarantees for Kabila to assuage any concerns of violent retribution or arrest against him or his family if he steps down. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. The United Nations and others, such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), have warned that the situation in the DRC has reached "a breaking point.". Visit our Projects page, to read more about some of our current projects and projects we have supported in the past. Watch a trailer of the documentary “When Elephants Fight” by our friend and director Mike Ramsdell below, and visit Stand With Congo’s website to sign the petition calling for transparency of the mining sector. Officials declared opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi the winner, prompting protests from rival opposition candidate Martin Fayulu of a deal with the government, whose candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary came third. Some armed groups have stated objectives and a somewhat clear raison d’etre, while others’ reason for existence is less understood. ️ Vidéo du communiqué de la situation épidémiologique de la covid-19 au Congo au 7 septembre 2020. Others, like Alfred Ndrabu of the Catholic church's Justice and Peace commission in Ituri, cited witnesses who claimed the attack had been carried out by the Lendu and their allies. The subject field is required. Search. Please re-enter recipient e-mail address(es). Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Two more cases were detected on 19 March. With the high level of corruption and secret deals, it is impossible to assess how much money has been stolen since Kabila first took office. Please try again. Elections, twice delayed, were eventually held in December 2018, but the results have caused controversy. Send Facebook Twitter google+ Whatsapp Tumblr linkedin stumble Digg reddit Newsvine. Commenting on this most recent incident, local army spokesman Jules Ngongo, said: "It was a case of reprisals by the two communities. Many armed groups utilize child soldiers to fill their ranks, and believe in the power of ‘witchcraft’ to help them fight. We saw burnt and mutilated bodies.". Contact Armenia and Azerbaijan fight over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row, Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis. UN investigators found the mission "did not have an actionable contingency plan to reinforce and extract its peacekeepers during the attack.". Please. Unable to add item to List. Some features of WorldCat will not be available. Sign up now! The second deadly attack in a month happened where land disputes have reignited a long-dormant ethnic conflict and caused thousands to flee. The cooperation between the UN’s MONUSCO force and the FARDC is a welcomed step forward, but until abuses by the FARDC are appropriately addressed, and leadership to end the violence is present, insecurity will continue. Deze pagina is voor het laatst bewerkt op 1 jul 2020 om 11:54. Joseph Kabila became president when his father Laurent was assassinated in 2001. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Global Witness says, “most of that money never reached the Congolese state coffers. The UN says that some 10 million Congolese citizens are currently in need of humanitarian aid, 4.5 million of whom have been displaced by growing violence. Bent u hier via een pagina in Wikipedia terechtgekomen? http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/433238178>. JWW has been supporting programs in eastern Congo to help survivors of sexual assault heal physically and emotionally, as well as provide them with education and vocational training so they can be self-reliant. Pointe-Noire is, qua inwoneraantal, de tweede stad van Congo-Brazzaville (663.400 in 2005) en vormt daarnaast een district van de provincie Kouilou.De stad ligt op een landtong van de Pointe-Noirebaai en aan de Atlantische Oceaan iets ten noorden van de Angolese exclave Cabinda.De haven van Pointe-Noire werd aangelegd in 1934 en in 1939 in gebruik gesteld. Legal notice | In the years between 2010 and 2012, Global Witness found that major mining concessions were sold to mining corporations in secret, bypassing the Congolese state and benefiting private individuals. Situation économique au Congo. Search. The two groups were involved in a bloody war that killed thousands between 1998 and 2003. After years of sporadic low-level violence, the last two months have seen more than 100 people killed, hundreds of homes burnt and 200,000 people forced to flee the area. All rights reserved. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. The UN has warned the situation in the DRC has reached "a breaking point.". Protests against Kabila’s refusal to hold elections have resulted in violent crackdowns by the police, unlawful detentions, and even death. OCLC’s WebJunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus issues in their communities. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. But you're not white...' Video, 'You're an opera singer? You can easily create a free account. © 2020 BBC. We use cookies to improve our service for you. La violence politique au Congo-Brazzaville: Devoir de … Cette réflexion veut combattre l'impunité. Rape traumatizes girls and women, humiliates their husbands, and breaks up families. Image provided by: CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Reliable information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) is available from the World Health Organization (current situation, international travel). The E-mail Address(es) field is required. Radio is the leading medium. Mass rape—along with other mass human rights violations—continues in Congo because it can. COVID-19 emergency response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, COVID-19 emergency supplies for most vulnerable Rohingya refugees, Lifesaving COVID-19 information for Rohingya refugees, Fighting Sexual and Gender-based Violence, Congolese state is estimated to have lost out on at least $1.36 billion in the process. 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Swiss director Milo Rau's portrayal of the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been described as "the most ambitious political theater ever made." https://nl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Congo&oldid=56652217, Creative Commons Naamsvermelding/Gelijk delen. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Kabila is delaying elections to extend his presidential mandate through a de facto decision, since he has not been able to pass a law to extend his term legally. According to our information, there were cases of people being decapitated." The project is now being released as a film. Reporters Without Borders says journalists face arrest, threats and violence. You may have already requested this item. Currently, the major challenge facing the DRC is the Presidential election crisis. You may send this item to up to five recipients. The name field is required. Situation économique au Congo. Congolese People Stand Up, Kabila’s term is over.” **Their faces have been blurred for security reasons**, Your generosity ensures that we can continue to fight genocide and mass atrocities together by: educating and mobilizing individuals, advocating for policy changes, and funding projects to support and build resilience in conflict-affected communities. [Moïse Tshombe] Home. Please try your request again later. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Visit Amazon's Jean-Claude Mayima-Mbemba Page, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The country's first case was announced on 14 March, a 50-year-old man who returned to the Republic of the Congo from Paris, France. La violence politique au Congo-Brazzaville: Devoir de … A group of young protesters hold their banner up which reads: “No to Everlasting Presidency, No to the mass killings of People in Beni !!! In the Congo: Caring for survivors of rape. Additional international pressure must be put on Kabila to step down. The current President, Joseph Kabila, has already served two terms (first elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2011), and as such is constitutionally barred from a third term. Please enter the message. You can sign up to receive it directly here. The army has historically underpaid or not paid its soldiers, has weak command and control structures, and has incorporated many former rebels into the armed forces. Please enter your name. The New York Times alleges years of tax avoidance, a claim President Donald Trump calls “fake news”. Please try again. More than 28,000 displaced Ituri residents, many of them women and children, have fled across the DRC's border into Uganda in recent weeks. As of 31 March, there were 19 cases in the Republic of the Congo. The press carries criticism of the government, and some publications reflect opposition party views. Who will be the next US president? Women become fearful of working in the fields and taking goods to sell at market, thereby reducing family incomes. Pas dan de verwijzing naar deze doorverwijspagina aan, zodat toekomstige bezoekers direct op de juiste pagina terechtkomen. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. But you're not white...', In pictures: The mangrove forests under threat, Belarus police drag protest icon, 73, into van. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. 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The assets were sold in secret, initially transferred at knockdown prices to a series of offshore companies, which then made the sales to the major multinational companies. — will be impacted by whether or not President Kabila stays in power. More than 40 people have been killed in ethnic clashes between Hema herders and Lendu farmers in the village of Maze, some 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Bunia, the provincial capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) northeastern Ituri province. 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Video, Courtroom escape sends police officer flying, Predict the president 2020: Will Trump or Biden win the US election? The below is just a snapshot of some of the major issues facing the country. Read about our approach to external linking. Opposition and civil society groups are now saying it is up to them to bring change to the country, with or without Kabila’s cooperation.