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Congo Woman Kidnapped, Raped, Forced To Cook & Eat Human Flesh: Women's Rights Group To UN
A Congolese women's rights group told the United Nations Security Council that a Congolese woman was kidnapped by militants twice, raped, and forced to cook and eat human flesh. A huge surge in violence has been reported since late May in Congo, due to heavy fighting between government and rebels groups. Reportedly, CODECO militants were behind the first kidnapping, and information about second group of Kidnappers have been kept unveiled.
Tags: CODECO militants, Congo, UN, Security Council, Cannibalism
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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8 UN Peacekeepers Die In Plane Crash: Congo
In a tragic incident, eight UN peacekeepers were killed in a plane crash on March 30. The incident occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the UN peacekeepers were on their way in a UN helicopter. At first, the officials lost contact with the helicopter and later confirmed the crash. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased, over a tweet.
Tags: Congo, UN, Helicopter Crash, Peacekeepers, Antonio Guterres
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