Some 200 women gang-raped near Congo UN base

[luvspeas]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38814397/

Rape as a weapon of war has become shockingly commonplace in eastern Congo, where at least 8,300 rapes were reported last year, according to the United Nations. It is believed that many more rapes go unreported.

Congo's army and U.N. peacekeepers have been unable to defeat the many rebel groups responsible for the long drawn-out conflict in eastern Congo, which is fueled by the area's massive mineral reserves. Gold, cassiterite and coltan are some of the minerals mined in the area near Luvungi, with soldiers and rebels competing for control of lucrative mines that give them little incentive to end the fighting.

[derby378]

1. Again?

:cry:

[luvspeas]

2. Urge Secretary Clinton's bold leadership to end impunity in Congo

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