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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a record nearly 7 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflict and violence. That’s according to the International Organization for Migration, which warns it’s one of the largest internal displacement and humanitarian crises in the world. The Congo’s eastern region has been the worst hit due to fighting between dozens of armed groups. Local communities have led protests against U.N. peacekeepers, saying they’ve failed to prevent escalating violence. Just last month, at least eight U.N. peacekeepers in eastern Congo were suspended over allegations of sexual assault.

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[–] livus@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

It's getting worse this year. Here is a longer article about this.

[–] Blursty@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh look, another American atrocity.

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you mean this ?

"In August 1960, the U.S. Government launched a covert political program in the Congo lasting almost 7 years, initially aimed at eliminating Lumumba from power and replacing him with a more moderate, pro-Western leader. The U.S. Government provided advice and financial subsidies...."

[–] Blursty@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The 1965 CIA military coup installed Mobutu Sese Seko, described as the "archetypal African dictator" in Congo. His hated, repressive regime Mobutu robbed the desperately poor country of billions.

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So weird how the US was peace and love at home and depraved lunatics on the rest of the planet

[–] Blursty@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 10 months ago

At least now it's depraved lunatics at home too.