Reacting to the start of a technical investigation mission ordered by the Ministry of the Environment of Congo into the Metssa Congo recycling plant located in Vindoulou, Pointe-Noire region, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: Why is the Ministry of Environment investigating the Metssa Congo recycling plant? Welcome the … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Provides Food Aid to Displaced People in the DR Congo What is the Latest Humanitarian Effort? ICRC, along with the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, offers food aid. Over 44,000 newly arrived displaced individuals in Goma receive assistance. How Does This Help … Read more
The news from Congo is grave as Congolese Bishops have denounced the recent deadly bombings on IDP camps near Goma that resulted in the tragic loss of 12 lives. Let’s explore the details of this unfortunate incident and the response it has garnered. What happened in Congo? 3 May witnessed fatal bombings on IDP camps … Read more
Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts,” said ICRC’s president Mirjana Spoljaric. Why is civilian protection in armed conflicts crucial? Ensuring safety and security of non-combatants Upholding international humanitarian law Preserving human dignity What … Read more
IRAP filed a case on behalf of three Congolese families who faced refugee resettlement challenges What led to the case? Three families fled violent conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Kenya They went through the rigorous resettlement process for the US Approved for travel to the US in 2016 What happened next? Travel … Read more