Europe said to ignore mass rape of women, children in Congo

Source: http://www.neurope.eu/articles/90152.php

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A combination of racism, sexism and vested interests are preventing the European Union and US government acting effectively against the Congolese militia’s tactics of mass rape of women and children [according to] Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) conference delegates.

The plight of women and children is even worse than it was in Rwanda during the genocide according to speakers at the conference. They said the struggle and suffering of these women is invisible and must be addressed to prevent the long term results being devastating for the country.

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Created by Euley on 15 October 2008

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Definitely one for discussion I think!

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