A survey conducted by American scientists among the population
of eastern Congo challenges the traditional image of sexual violence as
perpetrated by men against women – but NGOs assisting rape survivors urge
caution in interpreting the study’s gender findings.
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Tens of thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC) have fled their homes amid an army offensive against Ugandan
rebels, presenting fresh impetus to humanitarian agencies’ efforts to adapt
their response mechanisms to sudden displacement. 
Armed groups have caused severe suffering in eastern
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the years. Here are some of the most
active in the Kivu region and elsewhere.A propos de l'auteur/About the author
Thomas Hubert est correspondant de la BBC à Kinshasa, RD Congo. Il a auparavant travaillé comme pigiste au Congo et en Europe. Ce blog présente une sélection de ses travaux et des notes sur la vie quotidienne à Kinshasa.
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Thomas Hubert is the BBC's correspondent in Kinshasa, DR Congo. He was previously a freelance journalist in Congo and in Europe. This blog showcases a selection of his stories and some notes on daily life in Kinshasa.
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