July 29
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New Times
Only a few hours after issuing yet another scathing report on the conflict in Eastern DRC and pack of lies against Rwanda, including the assertion from one of their many unnamed... Read more »
July 28
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Govt Hopeful of M23 Rebels' Extradition
VOA
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's information minister says the government in Kinshasa enjoys good relations with Rwanda in spite of the diplomatic challenges between the two... Read more »
July 27
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UN Mission Denounces Rebels [press release]
Monusco
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO, is highly alarmed over the allegations of killings, forced recruitment and... Read more »
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Peacekeeping Mission Denounces M23's Alleged Abuses Against Civilians
UN News
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo today said it is highly alarmed over allegations of killings, forced recruitment and illegal detention... Read more »
July 26
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UN Security Council Condemns Fighting, Calls for Co-operation
Focac
Hopes were high for the recently agreed Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, UN Secretary-GeneralBan Ki- moon said here Thursday,... Read more »
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Metals Mined in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
Global Witness
The electronics industry is one of the main destinations for eastern Congo's metals, which end up in mobile phones, laptops, and other consumer products. Tin is used as a solder in... Read more »
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Mushikiwabo Reiterates Rwanda's Efforts to End Congo Conflict
News of Rwanda
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Louise Mushikiwabo has reiterated Rwanda's backing for the UN peace process designed to end decades of conflict and instability in the Democratic... Read more »
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Rwanda 'committed to DRC Peace Deal'
New Times
Rwanda has reiterated its commitment to the UN-backed Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the region, and urged all signatories to the agreement, signed in... Read more »
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New General Consul to Pointe Noir Starts Work
ANGOP
The diplomat Mário Feliz took over on Thursday his duties as new general consul of Angola to Pointe Noir in the Republic of Congo, in replacement of António Manuel... Read more »
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Understanding Conflict in Eastern Congo (I) - The Ruzizi Plain [document]
ICG
The February 2013 framework agreement signed by the UN, African organisations and eleven regional countries, as well as the deployment of an intervention brigade, represent yet... Read more »
July 25
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UN Insists No Aid, No Tolerance for Armed Groups [document]
UN
Expressing support for the peace accord signed in February by 11 African nations to end years of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Security Council this... Read more »
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Govt Alarmed by Influx of Congolese Refugees
Sudan Tribune
The Ugandan government on Thursday expressed alarm at the influx of Congolese refugees in its territory, saying it had increased vulnerability of border communities and disrupted... Read more »
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Soldiers Trade in Illegal Ivory
IPS
At a popular tourist art market in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, paintings and art sculptures made from bronze, copper, malachite, stone or wood attract visitors.... Read more »
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Kerry Seeks End to Military Support for Congo Rebels
VOA
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has called on all parties to end their support for armed rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
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U.S. Secretary of State at U.N. Security Council Ministerial on Great Lakes Region [document]
State Department
Secretary of State John Kerry at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial on the Great Lakes Read more »
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Regional MPs Push for Ceasefire in Eastern DRC
New Times
Warring parties in eastern DR Congo should stop hostilities and give priority to peace talks, Parliamentarians from the Great Lakes Region have said. Read more »
July 24
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DRC Instability - Kabila's Gamble [analysis]
Chatham House
As fighting once again flares between the Congolese military and the M23 rebel group, it may be that president Joseph Kabila is on the cusp of a high-stakes and potentially... Read more »
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U.S. Courts Uphold Conflict Minerals Disclosure
IPS
A U.S. federal judge has upheld a key regulatory provision aimed at ensuring that the profits from products mined in central Africa are not used to benefit armed groups,... Read more »
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Global Witness Applauds Court's Decision to Uphold Conflict Minerals Provision [press release]
Global Witness
Global Witness applauded the decision yesterday by the Washington, D.C. District Court to uphold the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) final rule for Dodd Frank Section... Read more »
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Four Steps to Defuse Congo Crisis, Prevent Regional Conflict [press release]
ENOUGH
In advance of the U.N. Security Council's special session on Africa's Great Lakes region, which U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will chair on July 25, the Enough Project has... Read more »
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Troops Target Rebel Site Near Goma
VOA
The Congolese army says it has attacked an M23 base near Goma, a city that was briefly captured by the rebel group last year. Read more »
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Cabinda Governor, Congo Diplomat Analyse Trade
ANGOP
The governor of northern Cabinda province, Aldina Matilde da Lomba, Tuesday here received the deputy consul of the Republic of Congo, Otchenguet Bienvenue, with whom she reviewed... Read more »
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Of the Apologising Youth and Taking Sides in the DRC Mess [opinion]
New Times
Last week I promised never to react to any external report because, in my opinion, they were simply distractions. Read more »
July 23
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Understanding Conflict in Eastern Congo - the Ruzizi Plain [document]
ICG
The February 2013 framework agreement signed by the UN, African organisations and eleven regional countries, as well as the deployment of an intervention brigade, represent yet... Read more »
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Judges Order Bemba's Lawyers to Close Defense Case This October
Bemba Trial Website
Trial judges have set a timeline for completion of Jean-Pierre's Bemba's trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC), giving his defense an October 25, 2013 deadline to... Read more »
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