Fragile Hope For Peace in Congo After Arrest Rebel Leader Nkunda

With the capture of Laurent Nkunda, the hope for stability and peace in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown. Nkunda, the notorious rebel leader who caused havoc and despair in the north...

Ngos: Rape in DRC Has Reached Epidemic Proportions

By Miriam Mannak The wave of rape and sexual violence that is sweeping through the north eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached epidemic proportions, various aid organisations say....

UN: Gen Laurent Nkunda blamed for war crimes in Congo

Overwhelmed by thousands of refugees in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo who are flocking towards overcrowded camps,  the UN mission in the country (MONUC) has accused Gen Laurent...