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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. La violence politique au Congo-Brazzaville: Devoir de mémoire contre l'impunité (Points de vue) (French Edition) [Mayima-Mbemba, Jean-Claude] on Amazon.com. 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. Additionally, the predation by armed groups against the civilian population for power, wealth, and to sustain their movements has led to extreme insecurity in the region. According to the Congolese constitution presidents may only serve two terms in office. Situation épidémiologique au 5 juin 2020. Rape traumatizes girls and women, humiliates their husbands, and breaks up families. As of 31 March, there were 19 cases in the Republic of the Congo. Something went wrong. Video, Belarus police drag protest icon, 73, into van, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble. Bent u hier via een pagina in Wikipedia terechtgekomen? He refused to leave office when his term expired in December 2016. The war claimed an up to six million lives, either as a direct result of fighting or because of disease and malnutrition. Incidence of rape has not decreased, and impunity is so ingrained that violence against women is being used by civilians to demonstrate power relations. Land disputes have reignited a largely dormant conflict between the communities over the past two months. Commenting on this most recent incident, local army spokesman Jules Ngongo, said: "It was a case of reprisals by the two communities. Additional international pressure must be put on Kabila to step down. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. 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. (14.11.2017), © 2020 Deutsche Welle | 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. The country reported its first two deaths on 31 March, both of which in Pointe-Noire. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Op deze pagina staat een uitleg van de verschillende betekenissen van Congo en verwijzingen daarnaartoe. 0 with reviews - Be the first. https://nl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Congo&oldid=56652217, Creative Commons Naamsvermelding/Gelijk delen. Your Web browser is not enabled for JavaScript. Some women become pregnant as a result of rape. Reliable information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) is available from the World Health Organization (current situation, international travel). He was elected in 2006, and secured another term in controversial elections in 2011. 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. 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. The E-mail message field is required. You decide. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. However, Kabila refuses to relinquish power and shows no signs of stepping down. At least 30 people were killed during two days of clashes in February. 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. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/433238178>. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. 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. Radio Okapi, partly run by the local UN mission, is an influential outlet. Radio is the leading medium. Join us in the fight against genocide. There's a problem loading this menu right now. 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. Sign up now! La violence politique au ... The UN has warned the situation in the DRC has reached "a breaking point.". 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. Women are at the center of the community in Congo, and armed groups use rape as a tool to destroy communities from within, and exert their power and control. Many who are raped are divorced by their husbands, kicked out of their communities, and lose their home. UN investigators found the mission "did not have an actionable contingency plan to reinforce and extract its peacekeepers during the attack.". Visit our Projects page, to read more about some of our current projects and projects we have supported in the past. Copyright © 2001-2020 OCLC. Reporters Without Borders says journalists face arrest, threats and violence. Pas dan de verwijzing naar deze doorverwijspagina aan, zodat toekomstige bezoekers direct op de juiste pagina terechtkomen. You decide, Covid-19 deaths near one million worldwide, Robots in a flat - tech tested for assisted living. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Visit Amazon's Jean-Claude Mayima-Mbemba Page, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/433238178> ; http:\/\/purl.oclc.org\/dataset\/WorldCat> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/433238178#PublicationEvent\/madrids_n_1964graf_clemares>. Some militias fight on in the east, where a large United Nations force is struggling to keep the peace. Don't have an account? Ngongo said he could not yet provide an accurate death toll. Image provided by: CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM. "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. 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. You can find more information in our data protection declaration. We saw burnt and mutilated bodies.". The below is just a snapshot of some of the major issues facing the country. Search. 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. 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. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 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. 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. Fighting was fuelled by the country's vast mineral wealth, with all sides taking advantage of the anarchy to plunder natural resources. 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. OCLC’s WebJunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus issues in their communities. Please enter the message. The Congolese media operate against a backdrop of political power struggles and unrest. Pas dan de verwijzing naar deze doorverwijspagina aan, zodat toekomstige bezoekers direct op de juiste pagina terechtkomen. La violence politique au Congo-Brazzaville: Devoir de … WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Some features of WorldCat will not be available. The name field is required. 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. You may send this item to up to five recipients. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Congo (Rep\u00FAblica Democr\u00E1tica)\" ; Export to EndNote / Reference Manager(non-Latin). But you're not white...' Video'You're an opera singer? The war had an economic as well as a political side. 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. But you're not white...', Belarus police drag protest icon, 73, into van. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. 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. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The DRC has been plagued by poor governance and corruption since Joseph Kabila first took office in 2001, assuming power after his father’s assassination. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. We use cookies to improve our service for you. Currently, the major challenge facing the DRC is the Presidential election crisis. [Moïse Tshombe] Home. 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. Please try again. You can sign up to receive it directly here. But you're not white...', In pictures: The mangrove forests under threat, Belarus police drag protest icon, 73, into van. But you're not white...' Video, 'You're an opera singer? 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. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Trump taxes 'national security' issue, Pelosi says, Robots in a flat - tech tested for assisted living. You can easily create a free account. Many armed groups utilize child soldiers to fill their ranks, and believe in the power of ‘witchcraft’ to help them fight. Unable to add item to List. You decide2, US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns?3, Armenia and Azerbaijan fight over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region4, Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row5, Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis6, US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden?7, Asda: UK billionaire brothers edge ahead in race to buy supermarket8, Belarus: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel winner and opposition figure, goes to Germany9, Michael Gove: Brexit provisions to stay in Internal Market Bill10. Deze pagina is voor het laatst bewerkt op 1 jul 2020 om 11:54. Congo (República Democrática) -- Situación económica. De tekst is beschikbaar onder de licentie. A deal led by the Catholic Church was reached at the end of 2016 for Kabila to remain in power until elections could be held in 2017. VideoSparks fly during police chase, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble. Some perpetrators of rape have been victims of forced conscription into armed forces, are psychologically damaged, and are unable to seek help. Please enter the subject. JWW is proud to be a partner in the #StandWithCongo campaign which seeks to shine a light on the gross corruption in the DRC. Joseph Kabila became president when his father Laurent was assassinated in 2001. Video, Robots in a flat - tech tested for assisted living, 'You're an opera singer? 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 … In the Congo: Caring for survivors of rape. Situation économique au Congo. Privacy Policy | The below is just a snapshot of some of the major issues facing the country. 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. The Congolese state is estimated to have lost out on at least $1.36 billion in the process – equivalent to twice the country’s health and education budgets combined.” $1.36 billion lost in just two years. A group of young protesters hold their banner up which reads: “No to Everlasting Presidency, No to the mass killings of People in Beni !!! Current Situation in the DRC. Each evening at 1830 UTC DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. 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 result. Please. The E-mail Address(es) field is required. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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." Mass rape—along with other mass human rights violations—continues in Congo because it can. 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. Video, The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble, Courtroom escape sends police officer flying. The eastern DRC has registered a sharp increase in militia activity near its borders with Uganda and Rwanda over the past year. The Congolese army, which is supposed to protect civilians, is guilty of abuses too. The two groups were involved in a bloody war that killed thousands between 1998 and 2003. Bent u hier via een pagina in Wikipedia terechtgekomen? La violence politique au Congo-Brazzaville: Devoir de mémoire contre l'impunité (Points de vue) (French Edition) [Mayima-Mbemba, Jean-Claude] on Amazon.com. Send Facebook Twitter google+ Whatsapp Tumblr linkedin stumble Digg reddit Newsvine. Two more cases were detected on 19 March. All rights reserved. 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Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. There are many issues that must be addressed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for there to be peace and development. 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. Numerous and frequently-updated resource results are available from this WorldCat.org search. 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. 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. | 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. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Area 2.34 million sq km (905,354 sq miles), Major languages French, Lingala, Kiswahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba, Life expectancy 58 years (men), 61 years (women), .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Trump taxes 'national security' issue, Pelosi says. VideoThe man who filmed his ordeal under rubble, Courtroom escape sends police officer flying. The New York Times alleges years of tax avoidance, a claim President Donald Trump calls “fake news”. ️ Vidéo du communiqué de la situation épidémiologique de la covid-19 au Congo au 7 septembre 2020. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. Enough is Enough! Please select Ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway. 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. [Moïse Tshombe] Home. Some women are so brutally attacked that they may not be able to have more children, could be left incontinent, or even die. All other issues in the DRC — corruption, armed groups, conflict minerals, security sector reform, development, etc. Since the First and Second Congo Wars, eastern DRC has been subjected to protracted violence led by various armed groups of different size and strength, and the Congolese army known as the FARDC. According to our information, there were cases of people being decapitated."