Topic: Congo

If U.S.-Trained Troops in the Congo Rape 6-Year-Olds, How Do We Train Troops?

AP

Troops of the Congolese Army trained by a U.S. Special Forces team went on to commit mass rape and murder of women and children while fleeing rebel forces last year, according to a new United Nations report, raising questions not just about these particular atrocities but surrounding the United States's Africa Command operations in general.

By David Wagner

Mar 1, 2013

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Five Best Friday Columns

Paul Krugman on Ben Bernanke vs. the man, Yochai Benkler on the Bradley Manning case, Jonathan DeHart on Dennis Rodman in North Korea, Michael O'Hanlon on intervention beyond Syria, and David Min on government-backed mortgages.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Dec 1, 2012

What Did the Congolese Rebels Accomplish in Goma?

After days of stalling, Congo's M23 rebels finally made their withdrawal from the eastern city of Goma, not far from the Rwandan border, on Saturday.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Jul 10, 2012

International Criminal Court Hands Out Its First Jail Sentence

Almost 10 years to the day after its creation, the International Criminal Court handed out its first-ever prison sentence on Tuesday, giving a 14-year jail term to former Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga. 

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By John Hudson

May 25, 2012

Admit It: Kony 2012 Is Making a Difference

Invisible Children, the group behind the viral video phenomenon Kony 2012, has been vilified for its "white savior complex," evangelical donor basefinancial record, particularly $1 million on travel expenses, over-simplified message and hipster do-nothing-ism.

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By Adam Martin

Dec 9, 2011

Both Sides Claim Victory in Congo's Presidential Election

Incumbent Joseph Kabila officially won the presidency in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, but then his closest rival, Etienne Tshisekedi, rejected the results and proclaimed himself president

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By Eric Randall

Aug 8, 2011

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Arab dictators in the spotlight, U.S. embargoes in the Congo, and respect for the elderly

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 11, 2011

Stat of the Day

48 Women Are Raped Every Hour in Congo

A new study's horrific estimate of the country's rate of violence against women

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