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Worst may be coming in east Congo conflict, says UN rights head

The worst could be yet to come in east Congo's escalating crisis, U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday, warning that abuses including rape and sexual slavery may increase. He spoke at an emergency meeting of the U.

Voice of America · 21h

UN chief appeals for peace in eastern DR Congo

The U.N. secretary-general appealed Thursday for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a recent escalation of fighting between rebels and the national army has killed at least 2,900 people and displaced tens of thousands.

Deutsche Welle on MSN · 3h

UN rights chief warns against 'escalating' DR Congo conflict

The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo on Kinshasa's request. Rwanda alleged it was responding to an "imminent" threat from Congo.

Reuters on MSN · 2h

UN rights chief warns worst may be ahead in east Congo conflict

U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday that the worst could be ahead in the escalating crisis in eastern Congo, saying he expected sexual violence including incidents of rape and sexual slavery to increase.

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo

Reuters · 2h

Rwanda accuses Congo of planning large attack

Rwanda said on Friday it had proof of an intended major attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo and denied it was fomenting conflict inside its neighbour's border.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo

Officials and residents say Rwanda-backed rebels have gained ground in eastern Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week, taking control of a town 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Bukavu.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Rwandan Envoy Alleges Congo Plans 'Large-Scale' Attack Against It From Goma

Following the fall of Goma, new evidence has come to light regarding an imminent, large-scale attack against Rwanda," he alleged, adding that there was a stockpile of weapons around the Goma airport.

FIFA, Congo

BBC on MSN · 3h

Congo-Brazzaville suspended from international football

Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country's FA.

Reuters · 5h

FIFA suspends Congo Republic and Pakistan

FIFA has suspended the Congo Republic's football association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), barring both from international competitions, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

Hespress on MSN · 1h

FIFA suspends Congo football federation over Government interference

The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) announced on Thursday the suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) due to alleged third-party interference in its management.

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UN Rights Body Holds Urgent Session on Violence in Eastern Congo as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance

The U.N.’s top human rights body is holding an urgent session on spiralling violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed ...

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UN rights chief warns of spread of Congo crisis at emergency UN meeting

The U.N. human rights chief said on Friday that he was deeply disturbed by the escalating crisis in eastern Congo, urging all ...

The Economist1d

A leader of Congo’s rebels vows to fight on

C orneille nangaa sits in an armchair in a five-star-hotel in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...

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In upheaval for over a decade, displaced mother of 7 in eastern Congo begs leaders to end fighting

Zawadi Sifa has been fleeing conflict since 2012, most recently finding herself in Goma as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over ...

Congo's Tshisekedi to Participate in Regional Summit on Eastern Congo Conflict, Spokesperson Says

FILE PHOTO: Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi attends a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, at ...

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More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says

More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according ...

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Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says

Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the United ...

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