Eastern DR Congo
Coverage of Eastern DR Congo in the Nexus archive.
- Rwanda: Kigali Questions UN Inquiry Methods On Eastern DR Congo
Rwanda has questioned the methodology of a UN commission investigating human rights in eastern DR Congo, asserting that allegations require independently verifiable evidence and field access to affected areas. The government argues the inquiry cannot fully fulfill its mandate without on-the-ground access.
- Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola
Conflict, mistrust, and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries. Peace efforts in Eastern DR Congo are vital for containing the outbreak.
- Anger and suspicion as Ebola spreads through eastern DR Congo
Ebola is spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with disinformation and mistrust hindering containment efforts. The outbreak is the third-worst in history.
- Residents set fire to an Ebola centre in DR Congo as fear and anger grow over outbreak
Residents in Rwampara, DR Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment centre after being prevented from retrieving a deceased local man's body, reflecting tensions between health protocols and local burial customs. The arson attack highlights the challenges health workers face in containing the rare Ebola virus while navigating cultural practices and growing community fear and anger.
- 'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The Ebola virus is spreading in eastern DR Congo, and the health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. The situation has sparked fear among the population. The virus has been deadly and has affected many people.