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Hillary Clinton in Congo: Tempers, Human Rights, and Media Cliché

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 09.11.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

Media reports of Hillary Clinton's visit to Congo have so far focused on her testy remark to a Congolese student. But what about human rights and continuing corruption in the Kabila government?

Where is Twitter for the DRC? HRW Reports "Massive Increase in Attacks on Civilians"

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 08.02.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that the United Nations-backed intensified military operations in eastern and northern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have failed to protect civilians from brutal rebel attacks.