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DR Congo Clashes a Danger to Thousands

The United Nations has warned that tens of thousands of people are in danger as clashes, that started in February, continue between national troops and an armed group in the town of Kitchanga.

Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians in Danger as Clashes Continue in Kitchanga - UN

UN News, 7 March 2013

The United Nations today warned that tens of thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are in danger as clashes continue between national troops and an… Read more »

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Fleeing conflict (file photo).

Congo-Kinshasa: Violence Against Civilians in Masisi Must Stop

ICRC, 7 March 2013

After several days of heavy fighting in Kitchanga, in the Masisi territory of North Kivu, the situation of the civilian population is critical. Staff from the International… Read more »
Central Africa: UNHCR Seeks U.S.$70 Million to Help Displaced Congolese in Great Lakes Area

UNHCR, 5 March 2013

The UN refugee agency on Tuesday launched an appeal for an extra US$69.6 million to help hundreds of thousands of forcibly displaced Congolese civilians in the volatile Great Lakes… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Monusco Expresses Deep Concern About the Escalation of Violence in North Kivu

Monusco, 2 March 2013

The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) expresses deep concern about the renewed fighting between rival groups in Rutshuru and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: MSF Reinforces Team in Kitchanga After Heavy Fighting Results in Many Dead and Wounded

MSF, 1 March 2013

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has flown in additional medical staff to the town of Kitchanga in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after heavy fighting in… Read more »

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DR Congo Forces Clash With Armed Group

The United Nations is sheltering scores of people in what remains a tense situation, following fighting between national troops and an armed group. Read more »
- Congo-Kinshasa: UN Mission Shelters Hundreds of Civilians After Clashes
- Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Warns Security Situation Dire, Urges Additional Resources
Mixed Reaction to DR Congo Peace Framework

The new framework signed by regional leaders recently, has been lauded by some with others questioning whether it will end decades of conflict. Read more »
- South Africa: DRC Peace Charter 'Calls for Commitment'
- Tanzania: Tanzania Pledges to Help Restore Peace in DRC

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