Democratic Republic of Congo

People displaced by fighting between supporters of Bosco Ntaganda and the Congolese army arrive at Mugunga camp outside Goma in eastern DRC. (Photo: Mélanie Gouby)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Prosecutor Seeks New Charges in DRC
Mélanie Gouby
Simon Jennings
18 May 12
As eastern region sees renewed violence, commentators question whether justice process actually deters atrocities.
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Thomas Lubanga in the ICC courtroom. (Photo: ICC)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Lubanga Verdict Prompts Debate on Reparations
Blake Evans-Pritchard
Mélanie Gouby
30 Apr 12
Following international court’s conviction of first war crimes suspect, will proposed reparations process heal or divide communities?
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Election day in Masisi, where people were allegedly intimidated into voting for President Kabila by CNDP supporters in the military. (Photo: Melanie Gouby)
Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC Army's Loyalties Uncertain Around Election
Mélanie Gouby
27 Jan 12
Former armed groups drafted into national force continue to follow their own agendas, denting hopes of long-term stability.
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Joseph Kabila’s re-election as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo sparked protests and allegation the vote was unfair. (Photo : Helene C. Stikkel/Wikimedia Commons)
Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC Calm as Kabila Sworn In
Mélanie Gouby
22 Dec 11
But right groups raise concern over continued repressive security measures and arbitrary arrests across country.
A multimedia interview with a mineral trader in Mubi. While Marie uses her mobile phone as a camera to record material for a video feature, Melanie holds up a microphone for a radio package. (Photo: Tom Bradley)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Mai Mai Feuding Displaces Thousands
IWPR staff
20 Oct 11
Civilians uprooted by fighting between rival militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC Youth Under Spotlight as Elections Loom
IWPR-trained reporters
10 Oct 11
Young people could have a significant influence on upcoming polls – both negative and positive.
Thomas Lubanga in the ICC courtroom. (Photo: ICC) Election workers in Bunia, Ituri, explain the electoral process to voters before the second round of presidential and provincial elections in 2006. (Photo: UN Photo: Martine Perret) Election day in Masisi, where people were allegedly intimidated into voting for President Kabila by CNDP supporters in the military. (Photo: Melanie Gouby) Joseph Kabila’s re-election as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo sparked protests and allegation the vote was unfair. (Photo : Helene C. Stikkel/Wikimedia Commons) The home of the provincial parliament of Katanga, where opposition members say they are intimidated by supporters of the UNAFEC party of parliament speaker Gabriel Kyungu. (Photo: Nick Hobgood) Demand for property has led to numerous legal disputes in Lubumbashi, and allegations that judges are taking bribes to reassign property. (Photo: Luc56/Flickr)
Congolese women are fearful of reporting sexual harassment. (Photo: Melanie Gouby) Experts say prosecutors struggle to gather evidence required to convict perpetrators of rape. (Photo: ICC/Flickr) A multimedia interview with a mineral trader in Mubi. While Marie uses her mobile phone as a camera to record material for a video feature, Melanie holds up a microphone for a radio package. (Photo: Tom Bradley) People displaced by fighting between supporters of Bosco Ntaganda and the Congolese army arrive at Mugunga camp outside Goma in eastern DRC. (Photo: Mélanie Gouby)