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.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Rwandan convicted of genocideInternational Herald Tribune - FranceGiven the mounting evidence that Rwanda is playing a role in backing the renegade Congolese general Laurent Nkunda, that warning could apply to the men who ...See all stories on this topic
Kony wants peace talks without signing deal, Museveni agreesThe Independent - Kampala,UgandaLaurent Nkunda in North Kivu, and is unlikely to turn much attention to their northeastern territory where Kony is hiding. Perhaps if Kony allied with ...See all stories on this topic
Congo Warlord Linked to Abuses Seeks Bigger StageStarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USAGeneral Nkunda is all but certain to face an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for atrocities committed during his years fighting here, ...See all stories on this topic
DR Congo: Dungu, Orientale Province Situation Report No. 3, 19 Dec ...ReliefWeb (press release) - Geneva,SwitzerlandOn 14 December, DRC, Uganda and Sudan launched joint military operations against positions of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the district of Haut-Uélé. ...See all stories on this topic
Kenya appeals to UN to review DR Congolese peacekeepers mandateXinhua - ChinaKenyan Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula said the UN peacekeepers in DR Congo (MONUC) should be allowed to use force to restore peace and stability in the ...See all stories on this topic
SL resident finds teaching in the Congo a worthwhile opportunityGrand Haven Tribune - Grand Haven,MI,USAWhile the environment was destitute, DeGroot found the teaching opportunity in DR Congo to be a valuable learning experience for her and the students. ...See all stories on this topic
UNHCR urges DR Congo rebels to respect humanitarian principlesXinhua - China19 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations refugee agency on Friday called on rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to stop forcing the displaced ...See all stories on this topic

AFPZimbabwe may have received Chinese arms via Congo: UNAFPFighting since August 28 between Congolese rebels and the Kinshasa government has displaced more than 250000 people in DR Congo's eastern Nord-Kivu ...See all stories on this topic
DR Congo peace talks resume after breakMiddle East Times - Cairo,Egypt... a framework for substantive dialogue attempting to end the conflict that has been plaguing the eastern part of the vast DR Congo," the release said. ...See all stories on this topic
Congo Warlord Linked to Abuses Seeks Bigger StageNew York Times, United States - 12 hours agoBy LYDIA POLGREEN BUNAGANA, Congo — At the entrance to this bustling border town is a most unusual sight: a speed limit sign. In fresh red, white and blue ...
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Regional Strikes Take Toll on LRA Rebel Bases in CongoVoice of America - Dec 18, 2008By Howard Lesser Reports say this week’s regional offensive against Ugandan rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has inflicted considerable ...End Congo And Uganda Genocide Black Star NewsUN backs action on Uganda rebels BBC NewsSudan: Laying Ghosts and Making Peace AllAfrica.comNew York Times - AFPall 603 news articles »
Voice of America
Congo-Kinshasa: The Imperative of Saving DR CongoAllAfrica.com, Washington - Dec 19, 2008After seeming relative calm following previous United Nations negotiated peace deals, the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again embroiled in armed ...Bush releases 6 million in refugee aid for DR Congo AFPUNHCR urges DR Congo rebels to respect humanitarian principles XinhuaCONGO: No Reinforcements For Failure Strategy PageAFP - Xinhuaall 57 news articles »
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Zimbabwe may have received Chinese arms via Congo: UNAFP - 17 hours ago"While this is not a violation of the arms embargo, it is an indication that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could become a transit point for ...Zimbabwe May Have Received Chinese Arms via Congo, UN Says BloombergBas-Congo, safe passage to Angola for West African immigrants Le Mali en ligneSouthern Africa: SADC Launches 'Urgent' Aid Campaign for Zimbabwe, DRC AllAfrica.comAfrican Press Agency - Stockhouseall 16 news articles »
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Congo arrests foreigners for embezzlementInternational Herald Tribune, France - 23 hours agoAP KINSHASA, Congo: Congo's Minister of Justice says several foreign businessmen have been arrested on charges of embezzling funds intended to build roads ...Judge quizzes foreign businessmen held in DR Congo AFPCongo arrests foreign businessmen for embezzlement Reuters South AfricaMass rape spreads to Kinshasa The Timesall 18 news articles »
Daily Nation
Kenya wants Congo peace keepers to use forceDaily Nation, Kenya - 3 hours agoFormer Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo (left) and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Moses Wetangula at the Congo crisis meeting in Nairobi. ...Kenya appeals to UN to review DR Congolese peacekeepers mandate XinhuaUN urged to increase peacekeepers in DRC Kenya Broadcasting CorporationGreat Lakes ministers converge in Nairobi to discuss regional ... African Press Agencyall 4 news articles »
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Rwanda aid suspended over Congo warWorld War 4 Report, NY - 12 hours ago"If he did get involved in Congo, he did it in his individual capacity, not in his capacity as my adviser on public/private partnerships," said Kagame. ...A Final Measure of Justice in the Rwandan Genocide TIMEall 23 news articles »
BBC News
Irish author O'Brien dead at 91MarketWatch (press release) - 50 minutes agoThe author-diplomat traveled to the Congo in 1961 as the leader of a mission for the United Nations and later criticized the international organization in ...Irish politician and journalist Dr Conor Cruise O'Brien dies guardian.co.ukConor Cruise O'Brien, 91; Irish Author, Diplomat and Contrarian Washington PostIrish writer, politician Conor Cruise O' Brien dies at 91 TopNewsIrish Times - Telegraph.co.ukall 152 news articles »
Congo completes mining review, but majors quit talksReuters South Africa, South Africa - 3 hours agoKINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo has completed a much-delayed review of 61 mining contracts, but majors including Freeport-McMoRan have ...
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UN peace mission in DR Congo confident of Nairobi talksXinhua, China - Dec 17, 200817 (Xinhua) -- The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is confident of the Nairobi negotiations between the government ...Congo, Rwanda agree plan to disband militia The Gazette (Montreal)Congo-Kinshasa: UN Report Will Not Derail Talks - Museminali AllAfrica.comRwanda dismisses aid suspensions over UN report ReutersAFP - Daily Nationall 153 news articles »