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DRC: Congolese Women Demand the Dismissal of Rwanda to the Security Council of the United Nations

This letter was originally published in French and translated to English.

(WASHINGTON DC) - One of the most powerful statements against Rwanda’s seat on the United Nations Security Council next year has been issued.

Congolese Women of the Diaspora are asking the UN to remove President Paul Kagame due to his continued record of war crimes, crimes against humanity and the continued destabilization of a neighboring country.

DRC: Teen Girl`s Rape/Murder Latest Chapter in M23 Nightmare

After five minutes I heard that girl crying. Some minutes after, that soldier came with that girl and another soldier with a gun went with her.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - I have written before about my contact in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) whose life has been spent running from M23 rebels.

They control the area where this individual lives.

Rwanda: Tomorrow, Political Prisoner Ingabire Will be Sentenced

This moment is historical for the struggle for democracy, justice and freedoms in Rwanda.

(WASHINGTON DC) - This time after several postponements, hesitations and international mood-sensing, Paul Kagame's regime has finally decided to sentence the opposition leader, the 2012 Sakharov prize nominee, Madame Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza.

It's tomorrow 30 October at 10:00 High court time.

Horrific Ambush on DR Congo Doctor: Dr. Denis Mukwege

Dr. Mukwege is a tireless advocate for the rights of women in DRC.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Denis Mukwege Mukengere is the founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was attacked in his home tonight at gunpoint.

Exactly one month ago he was addressing the United Nations about the crisis that he faces every day in the Congo with the women who are victims of sexual violence.

Has Torture Ever Been a Secret in Rwanda?

Committing Habeas Corpus is no secret in Rwanda’s legal system. Unlawful detention is part of society for anyone who questions the authority or the national narrative of the Rwandan government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Another damming report has been released about Rwanda.

Amnesty International published a report on October 8, 2012 condemning the “unlawful detention and torture by military intelligence” and urging Rwanda to investigate such findings.

Côte d`Ivoire: Break-in at Offices of Human Rights Organisation Transparency Justice

Ivory Coast group has five desktop computers and cash stolen stolen during early morning break in.

(SALEM) - It is amazing how in this day and age, so many people in so many countries are still dealing with human rights violations.

Sadly, the African nation we Americans call Ivory Coast is no exception.

Uganda: Continued Police Harassment of Human Rights Defenders of the Twerwaneho Listeners Radio Club

Calling out for the political freedom of Ugandans...

(SALEM) - Gerald Kankya spends a lot of time these days in court in his native Uganda.

In recent weeks Gerald Kankya, who is part of a group known as the Twerwaneho Listeners Radio Club (TLC), was interrogated over criminal allegations pertaining to “incitement to violence” and “sectarianism”.

What`s Missing in Aljazeera`s Documentary

The program highlights all aspects of Nile but focuses on the two main rival countries, Egypt and Ethiopia.

(UGANDA) - A couple of days ago I was able to watch the Aljazeera documentary titled “Struggle over the Nile.”

My first attraction to the documentary stemmed from the fact that I am a denizen of Ethiopia from where flows, according to the documentary itself, 85 percent of the water that sustains the land of the Pharaoh’s.

Presidents Meet to Discuss How to Bring Peace in DRC

The M23 rebels led by General Bosco Ntaganda in April 2012 launched a rebellion on the Government of President Kabila leading to the displacement of over 250,000 people.

(KAMPALA) - Leaders of great lakes region are meeting in Uganda in the 4th fourth emergency summit on the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.(DRC)

The meeting which started today morning is being held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala.

Scars of Torture No Match for Spirit of Intrepid Oregon Peace Activist

A struggle to survive torture in Sudan ends in a living reward for Rudwan and Nancy Dawod.

(EUGENE, OR) - Rudwan Dawod who left Oregon during midsummer to visit his native Sudan, only to be arrested for 'terrorism' while taking part in a peace demonstration.

It is our pleasure to bring you this exclusive interview with Nancy and Rudwan Dawod, who discuss his recent ordeal in Sudan that could have cost him his life.