UN Forces in Eastern Congo in 2008From The Washington Times:
Clinton to lead session on humanity threat.
UNITED NATIONS: Beyond climate change, nuclear proliferation and other hot topics of this month's annual U.N. gathering of world leaders, the international body will address another threat to humanity: the epidemic of rape in conflict-afflicted areas, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who appeared genuinely moved after her August visit to rape victims in eastern Congo, is expected to chair a special U.N. Security Council session at the end of the month to review U.N. efforts to curb the epidemic.
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My Comment: I rather have the debate be focused on labeling rape used in conflict zones as a war crime .... rather than a tool of war.
Sigh .... I guess it is better than nothing.
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