MJPC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working to add a voice in the promotion of justice and peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular in the East where thousands of innocent civilians, including children and women continue to be victims of massive human rights violations while the armed groups responsible for these crimes remain unpunished.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

New mandate for DR Congo UN forceBBC News, UK - 19 hours agoThe UN has extended the mandate of its peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo by a year, boosting its authority to protect civilians. ...Eastern Congo is top priority for UN peacekeepers The Associated PressPeacekeepers in Eastern Congo Given Stronger Mandate BloombergDR Congo rebels warn off govt troops AFPOttawa Citizen - Monsters and Critics.comall 258 news articles »
BBC News
Aid Group: Somalia, Congo, Burma Among Top 10 CrisesVoice of America - 23 hours agoBy VOA News An international aid organization says violence in Somalia, forced civilian displacements in eastern Congo, and neglected medical emergencies in ...Aid group lists 'Top 10' humanitarian crises USA TodayAid work 'increasingly hazardous' BBC NewsDoctors group says Somalia and Congo are among Top 10 in crisis The Canadian PressKGAN - Scotsmanall 175 news articles »
RTE.ie
UN asks peacekeepers in DR Congo to step up protection of civiliansXinhua, China - 9 hours ago22 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council Monday told United Nations peacekeepers in strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to prioritize ...UN: Zimbabwe May Have Received Chinese Weapons Via Congo Voice of AmericaUN council bolsters its peacekeepers in Congo Reuters South AfricaUN extends DR Congo mandate Aljazeera.netABC Online - RTE.ieall 134 news articles »
Reuters South Africa
UN commends action against Ugandan rebelsThe Associated Press - 9 hours agoUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council has commended Uganda, southern Sudan and Congo for waging a military offensive against Ugandan rebels who have ...UN demands Ugandan rebels sign peace accord XinhuaUganda chases rebels in DR Congo United Press InternationalUganda hails 'success' of assault against rebels AFPVoice of America - Reuters South Africaall 169 news articles »
Commentary: No one is safe in Congo strifeCNN International - 1 hour agoBy Mia Farrow Editor's Note: Actress, Mia Farrow, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, visited the war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo from December ...Congo, Rwanda agree plan to disband militia Ottawa CitizenMia Farrow calls for access for aid agencies in Congo UNICEF UK (press release)Clear evidence of war crimes in Congo: EU Ottawa Citizenall 4 news articles »
Mexivada reports New Alluvial Gold Discovery at Mourindjoka, ROC CongoPR Newswire (press release), NY - 48 minutes ago23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Mexivada's Chief Geologist in the ROC Congo, Dr. Noel Watha-Ndoudy, has reported the discovery of a new area of alluvial gold ...CVE:MNV
WWF International
Official: Mountain gorillas surviving despite Congo conflictMonsters and Critics.com - 2 hours agoRangers have not been able to access the gorillas in the Virunga National Park, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since rebel Tutsi general Laurent ...Conflict zone Mountain Gorillas viewed by rangers for first time ... WWF Internationalall 5 news articles »
Congo's ConflictForbes, NY - Dec 21, 2008Think of Congo and war comes to mind. A war fought in places with unfamiliar names--Goma, Kiwanja, Kanyabayonga, Sake and Rutshuru. ...Rwanda: Government Ridicules UN Report AllAfrica.comLetters from Rwanda Denver Postall 4 news articles »
UNICEF (press release)
Republic of Congo launches roadmap for flour fortificationUNICEF (press release), NY - 16 hours agoPOINTE NOIRE, Republic of Congo, 22 December 2008 – Congo has launched a 'roadmap' to reduce the prevalence of iron-deficiency anaemia among children and ...CONGO BRAZZAVILLE: Peace Is Hell Strategy Pageall 2 news articles »

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