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Mining Company Funds Armed Men in Eastern Congo Gold Rush While State Loses Tax Windfall
African Press Organization
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July 5, 2016
Armed groups in Shabunda territory, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, received gifts of arms and cash from a Chinese mining company and made up to $25,000 per month extorted from local miners during a recent two-year gold boom. In just one...
The DRC Armed Group Leader Sheka Handed Over by MONUSCO to the Congolese Authorities
African Press Organization
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August 7, 2017
Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka, leader of the armed group Nduma Defense of Congo (NDC), was transferred on Friday August 4th to Kinshasa and was handed over by MONUSCO to the Congolese judicial authorities. Sheka has been under MONUSCO supervision in Goma...
U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is now accepting applications for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation
African Press Organization
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December 14, 2016
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is now accepting applications for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. The deadline for applications is January 20th 2017. No extensions will be granted. Please contact...
Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, Minister of Public Health, announces an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Likati district, Bas-Uélé Province (northern DRC) following confirmation by the National Biomedical Research Institute
African Press Organization
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May 12, 2017
The Minister of Public Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, has informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of “an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)” in Likati health district (Aketi, Bas-Uélé...
Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016
African Press Organization
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March 1, 2017
Defence and security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo used excessive, disproportionate and at times lethal force to prevent and contain demonstrations in December 2016, a UN report published today has found. According to the report...
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Travel.State.Gov
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November 21, 2012
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) (DRC). The Department strongly recommends you avoid all travel to the city of Goma and the province of North Kivu and...
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Humanitarian Community Launches Its First Multiyear Appeal to Curb Growing Acute Needs
African Press Organization
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February 10, 2017
The humanitarian community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Congolese authorities today launched an appeal for US$ 748 million to assist 6.7 million people in 2017 –marking the first year of a new three-year action plan in the...
Top UN peacekeeping official pushes for endorsement of DR Congo political accord
African Press Organization
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January 12, 2017
Addressing the Security Council, the head of United Nations peacekeeping operations today urged the international community to push for a swift endorsement of the so-called 31 December political accord in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)...
Accountability for killings of protesters vital, Zeid says, as DRC crisis continues
African Press Organization
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December 23, 2016
Reports that dozens of people have been killed by police and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past few days are deeply troubling and point to growing instability in the country, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid...
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Zeid calls for rights to be upheld as president’s mandate nears end
African Press Organization
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December 19, 2016
A planned shutdown of social media in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Sunday evening ahead of the end of President Joseph Kabila’s mandate, coupled with a continuing ban on demonstrations by civil society and the opposition, is deeply...
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Human Rights Conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Department of State
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November 30, 2016
Thank you Chairman McGovern for your continued leadership and that of the Commission in defending human rights around the world, and for your focus on Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) today. One of the most important political...
Africa: Human Rights Conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Department of State
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November 30, 2016
Thank you Chairman McGovern for your continued leadership and that of the Commission in defending human rights around the world, and for your focus on Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) today. One of the most important political...
Opening remarks by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein at a press conference during his mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
African Press Organization
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July 21, 2016
I am grateful to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its invitation to visit this country at such an important time. Over the past few days, I have listened carefully to many voices. I regret I was unable to meet with...
The DRC under scrutiny: the Human Rights Council places the country at the center of its attention
African Press Organization
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September 30, 2016
The UN Human Rights Council placed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under scrutiny today by adopting a resolution that puts the country at the center of its attention. This strong political move was essential to respond to the human...
Africa Regional Media Hub | United States Urges Commitment to Protection of Political Rights and Non-violence in the DRC
African Press Organization
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September 19, 2016
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing an historic moment as the country prepares for elections and its first democratic transition of power. The United States government is following political developments in Kinshasa and notes the...
Africa: United States Urges Commitment to Protection of Political Rights and Non-violence in the DRC
U.S. Department of State
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September 16, 2016
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing an historic moment as the country prepares for elections and its first democratic transition of power. The United States government is following political developments in Kinshasa and notes the...
Human Rights Conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Malinowski)
African Press Organization
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December 1, 2016
Testimony Tom Malinowski Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Washington, DC November 29, 2016 hank you Chairman McGovern for your continued leadership and that of the Commission in...
United Graduate College and Seminary International Honors Liliane Temuni Ngoyi Mawa with Honorary Degree
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2022
Liliane Temuni Ngoyi Mawa of the Democratic Republic of Congo Presented Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy In Humanities From United Graduate College And Seminary TOPEKA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United Graduate...
Treasury Sanctions High-Ranking Government Security Official for Role in Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
African Press Organization
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June 24, 2016
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Release 6/23/2016 Action Targets Kinshasa Police Commissioner for Police Violence Against DRC Civilians Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a...
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Travel.State.Gov
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January 12, 2012
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) (DRC), and recommends against non-essential travel to eastern and northeastern DRC. This replaces the Travel Warning...