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CHRISTIAN SAVIORS & THE ADOPTIONS INDUSTRY IN CONGO EXPLOITING AFRICA’S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE: CHILDREN
First Published: 18 June 2013 Jennifer Fierberg & Keith Harmon Snow An investigation in the adoptions industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals that the Embassy is facilitating the…
The Case Against Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame
by Howard W. French Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM EST Why the celebrated Rwandan president really deserves an indictment When Rwandan-backed rebels recently took Goma, the…
UN Choppers Shot in Democratic Congo
United Nations, Dec 28 2012 Two helicopters of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were shot by members of the March 23 Movement, official UN sources…
Rwanda’s Rampaging Rebel Force
by: Philippe Bolopion Published in: International Herald Tribune Despite supporting a brutal rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda is about to take a seat on the Security Council. Few countries dare…
Does the U.S. Support Destabilization in the DR Congo?
By: Jennifer Fierberg, MSW One of the most profound and saddening statement I have read recently was made by Kambale Musuvuli, a Congolese activist and spokesperson for Friends of the…
North Kivu: Rwandan troops reported to Nyiragongo occupied by M23
Soldiers of the Rwandan army (Rwanda Defense Force) entered the DRC Wednesday, December 12, through two border crossings and Kasizi Kanyanja, north of Goma, Nyiragongo territory (North Kivu). This territory…
We Are Only As Good As Our Last Decision
By: Jennifer Fierberg “Senate votes to sanction those helping M23 in Eastern Congo†The United States Senate has finally decided to listen to the UN Group of Experts report on…
Britain’s aid to Rwanda is funding a ‘repressive regime’ says former Kagame official
The former private secretary to the Rwandan President has warned that British aid is bankrolling an unaccountable, repressive regime, accused of war crimes in neigbouring Congo and of killing or…
Congo: 1 dead in attack on famed doctor’s home
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Gunmen killed a guard and fired at a renowned Congolese doctor who has helped thousands of women recover from violent rapes. Four armed assailants killed a…
Rwanda joins UN Security Council despite damning Congo report
Congolese ambassador declares 'sad day for Africa' as Rwanda joins council in spite of accusations it backs DRC rebellion Rwanda's election to the UN Security Council on Thursday was branded…