Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo Introduction In a distressing turn of events, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied bail to prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, who has been unjustly detained for over three weeks on questionable charges. This denial of bail not only goes against international […]
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Safeguarding Earth’s Lifeline: The Imperative of Protecting the Congo Rainforest
Insuring the Future by Protecting the Congo Rainforest Fossil Fuel Companies Eye the Congo Rainforest Fossil fuel companies are vying for the opportunity to drill for oil and gas in the Congo rainforest, an ecosystem that encompasses large parts of the Congo Basin and is the second-largest intact rainforest in […]
Repercussions of the EU’s Sanctions on Congo and Rwanda Army Officers
EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers to Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Background On Friday, the European Union (EU) imposed targeted financial and travel sanctions against several individuals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Tanzania for their involvement in human rights violations […]
End of Democracy? Opposition Politician’s Assassination Sends Shockwaves Through Congo’s Political Landscape
Opposition Politician’s Murder Shakes Congo Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a prominent opposition politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was found dead in his car with gunshot wounds in the capital city of Kinshasa. The murder of Chérubin Okende, a member of parliament and spokesperson for […]
Democratic Republic of Congo’s ‘State of Siege’ must be lifted by authorities immediately.
Amnesty International has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) authorities to immediately lift the state of siege that has been in force in the provinces of Nord-Kivu and Ituri for two years. Amnesty International believes that the siege, which is similar to a state of emergency, violates the […]