A Further Chapter in the Violence in Eastern Congo
For years, the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been the scene of looting, indiscriminate killing and other crimes. In April 2012, the M23 Rebellion began with the mutiny of 600 Congolese soldiers, bringing a new wave of violence and destruction to the region. Many women, children and men fell victim to the conflict and over 900,000 people had to flee their homes yet again. The fighting has now stopped, but the insecurity of not knowing whether a new conflict may break out remains.
