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“Democratic Republic of Congo”

MONUSCO:Sylvain Liechti

August 03, 2022

topic:	Refugees and Asylum
by:	Robert Bociaga

Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo presents fresh challenges to Congolese refugees abroad.

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topic:	Indigenous people
by:	Bob Koigi

Subject to mass violence and removal from their homelands, the Batwa people need international support and protection.

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topic:	Refugees and Asylum
by:	Cyril Zenda

Zimbabwe deported dozens of refugees back to their strife-torn country. Some suspect the move was an attempt to cover up widespread corruption.

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topic:	Natural disaster
by:	Bob Koigi

The recent volcanic eruption in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mount Nyiragoingo has left dozens dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.

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type:	Donation, NGO
by:	Yair Oded

Front Line Defenders document and publicize cases of human rights abuse by the DRC government against its citizens, political activists, and journalists.

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January 14, 2019

by:	Bob Koigi

The recent elections in DR of Congo mark the first democratic transition of power since the country gained independence from Belgium in 1960.

Denis Mukwege

October 08, 2018

by:	Bob Koigi

Dr. Denis Mukwege offers medical help to victims of sexual attacks. Now the Congolese surgeon and warrior against rap won the Nobel Prize.

child labour congo

September 10, 2018

by:	Bob Koigi

It is a heartrending story of tens of thousands of children involved in back breaking and hazardous mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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topic:	Women’s rights
by:	Bob Koigi

"Doctor Love" seems to click with majority of young people in the DR Congo because his messages are personalised.

Kinshasa traffic

January 31, 2018

topic:	Innovation
by:	Bob Koigi

An innovation from Congo has drawn inspiration across the world, solving the traffic problems of a country known for its civil war and human rights abuses.

africa mobile phone

August 14, 2017

topic:	Innovation
by:	Bob Koigi

FairPlanet spoke to the man, who brought Africa its first smartphone and tablet.

Drug trafficking deforestation

February 04, 2014

by:	Rebecca Silus

Threats and bribes from the cartels have silenced conservation groups, indigenous groups, prosecutors, and government officials, allowing them to [...]

VENEZUELA-PROTEST-OPPOSITION

November 28, 2013

by:	Jonathan Lutes

To pillage means to rob – often violently – during wartime, and it is a war crime. Politicians and soldiers have been prosecuted for taking valuables [...]

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November 15, 2012

by:	FairPlanet Editorial Team

Its main developers Bas van Abel und Miquel Ballester Salva are convinced that an ethically produced smartphone will inspire the industry and help to [...]

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