Friday, September 24, 2010

The Epidemic Of Sexual Violence In The DR Congo 'Defy Belief': United Nations


DR Congo Rapes 'Defy Belief', Says UN -- BBC

The UN's human rights chief has said the "scale and viciousness" of mass rapes in DR Congo "defy belief", as a report into the attack was released.

Navi Pillay said that, even for the region, the incident stood out because of the "extraordinarily cold-blooded and systematic way" it was carried out.

Some 300 people were raped by armed militia in the attack in August.

The incident was made worse by "subsequent failings" by UN peacekeeping forces, says Ms Pillay.

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More News On The Epidemic Of Rape In War Torn DR Congo

UN: 303 People Raped by Militia in DRC in Four Days -- Voice of America
Peacekeepers failed to stop Congo rapes, UN says -- ABC News (Australia)
Congo's `Horrifying' Rape Toll Rises to More Than 300, United Nations Says -- Bloomberg
UN uncovers new evidence of mass rape in Congo -- The Telegraph
UN slams security forces over mass rapes in Congo -- CNN
Over 300 civilians raped in DR Congo: UN report -- Xinhuanet
Preliminary UN report confirms over 300 rapes by rebels in eastern DR Congo -- UN News Centre

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