7 Million People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Are Now Displaced
7 Million People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Are Now Displaced
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a record nearly 7 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflict and violence. That’s according to the International Organization for Migration, which warns it’s one of the largest internal displacement and humanitarian crises in the world. The Co...
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a record nearly 7 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflict and violence. That’s according to the International Organization for Migration, which warns it’s one of the largest internal displacement and humanitarian crises in the world. The Congo’s eastern region has been the worst hit due to fighting between dozens of armed groups. Local communities have led protests against U.N. peacekeepers, saying they’ve failed to prevent escalating violence. Just last month, at least eight U.N. peacekeepers in eastern Congo were suspended over allegations of sexual assault.
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Oh look, another American atrocity.
Do you mean this ?
"In August 1960, the U.S. Government launched a covert political program in the Congo lasting almost 7 years, initially aimed at eliminating Lumumba from power and replacing him with a more moderate, pro-Western leader. The U.S. Government provided advice and financial subsidies...."
The 1965 CIA military coup installed Mobutu Sese Seko, described as the "archetypal African dictator" in Congo. His hated, repressive regime Mobutu robbed the desperately poor country of billions.
So weird how the US was peace and love at home and depraved lunatics on the rest of the planet
At least now it's depraved lunatics at home too.