Genocide is the deliberate and systematic extermination or destruction of a racial, national, political, and cultural group. Genocide is being tolerated everywhere because almost nobody knows or talks about the problem. For example the democratic republic of Congo is at risk since 1996. Genocide also occurs because of hatred and different viewpoints. This problem of genocide occurring or about to occur in the D.R.C. is one example of tolerance and intolerance of the people. Congo is Africa’s third largest country, home to over 68 million people. Congo has been referred to as the “Africa’s world war” because according to D.R. Congo genocide awareness, Congo has had an invasion which was known as the Colton war. In the Congo there has been “wars” but throughout those wars and even after there are conflicts like rape/sexual violence, destruction, death, child labor, diseases, poverty and torture. There have been more than five million people whom reach their death including children, women and men in Congo as the site eastern Congo initiative states because of the “wars” and the other conflicts. The democratic republic of Congo has had the deadliest conflict since world war ll. According to united to end genocide the Congo, minerals has a huge impact because it is also used as a weapon. Minerals like gold, tin are being mined by children and they use the minerals to help more campaigns ad to enrich the political leaders and warlords. Genocide is not something rare nor is something that’s everywhere but when it appears it is hard to get rid of. Congo is at a really high risk of genocide. Even though the wars were from 1996 to 2003, Congo still continues to have many conflicts now. There are so many things that happen and are happenin... ... middle of paper ... ...go needs military reforms, electoral reforms, needs be more people investigating the crime, shelter, and a lot of support. It is sad to see how the second largest country of Africa is a risk for genocide but we need to help these innocent children and adults that haven’t done anything bad. Genocide is a sad thing because it is like the holocaust and more and people are suffering of something that we know we could change. Help get rid of that really close risk of genocide in the D.R.C! Works Cited Altman, Linda. Genocide, the Systematic killing of a people. United States: Lake Book Manufacturing, 2009. Print. "D.R. Congo genocide awareness." Web. 3 Feb. 2016. "Eastern Congo Inative." eastercongo.org. web. 29 Jan. 2014. "Refugees international." 23 Apr. 2008. Web. 29 Jan. 2014. "United to end genocide." endgenocide.org. web. 28 Jan. 2014.
To start off with, what is genocide? Genocide is the killing of a massive number of people of in a group. Genocide has not only been practices in the present day, but it has been practiced for m...
Genocide, the systematic and planned extermination of an entire national, racial, political, or ethnic group. From 1992-1995 that was happening in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, conflict between the three main ethnic groups, the Serbs, Croats, and Muslims, resulted in genocide committed by the Serbs against the Muslims in Bosnia.
From the beginning of time genocide has taken place and likely is not to end anytime soon. The atrocity from King Leopold's regime is one of the most unheard of cases of genocide but also one of the most gruesome. The killing and atrocities going on in Congo were full-blown genocide. The King was greedy, did not have any care or respect for his people, and also allowed and had the practice of slavery.
- The meaning of Genocide, and the impact it has on a single person and society.
Africa has been an interesting location of conflicts. From the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea to the revolutionary conflict in Libya and Egypt, one of the greatest conflicts is the Rwandan Genocide. The Rwandan Genocide included two tribes in Rwanda: Tutsis and Hutus. Upon revenge, the Hutus massacred many Tutsis and other Hutus that supported the Tutsis. This gruesome war lasted for a 100 days. Up to this date, there have been many devastating effects on Rwanda and the global community. In addition, many people have not had many acknowledgements for the genocide but from this genocide many lessons have been learned around the world.
... attention allowed economic exploitation in the Congo and its people devastated by human rights abuses, and even today the lack of international attention has caused many conflicts in and around the Congo. The economic exploitation of the Congo during colonial times robbed the country of wealth which could have been used to develop the land, and the lack of wealth has contributed to Congo’s poor standing in the world today. Lastly, the human rights abuses in the Congo Free State contributed to economic and political troubles during the colonial period and has continued into the present day, as human rights abuses are still prevalent in that region of Africa. Due to the lack of international attention, economic exploitation, and human rights abuses, the Congo Free State was harmful to the Congo region of Africa and its legacy continues to harm that region of Africa.
Africa has long been a nation of conflict and strife. Certain countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have a prolonged history of corrupt leaders, violence and lack of resources. These conflicts often can lead to spill over and create wars in their neighboring countries. When a weak state has internal conflict it often spreads to surrounding weak states as it did with many of the countries in central Africa. This type of crisis will often involve the entire world in a variety of capacities such as militaries, foreign aid and the global economy. Congo especially has proved to create problems that continue to persist in the modern world and much of that is due to leadership of Motubu Sese Seko. “The conflict [in Congo] produced tremendous carnage: as many as 3.8 million dead and many more injured or displaced. Both phrases of the war (1996-97 and 1998-2002) involved domestic militias, a massive foreign invasion, and shifting alliances – with Angola, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe playing major roles. Even though the was has officially ended, peace remains elusive”(Atzili 2007 pg 141). One player’s internal conflicts spread through an entire continent and affected the whole world and caused enormous damage. All countries need to strive to maintain strong institutions to be a good global citizen and one of the keys to this is leadership.
It is hard to imagine that such a rich country such as the Congo it is being destroyed by outsiders, as well as by their own people. In her play Ruined, Lynn Nottage touches on some of the issues that are contributing to the Congo’s devastation. Women are being sexually and psychologically abused every day, communities are being destroyed, and the entire Congo its being ravished. Lynn Nottage titled her play Ruined, because her play reflects on all these different factors contributing to the ruin of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
U.S. should take into action the many possible moves or ideas into consideration. (Santon, 2000) America can use these tactics to stop future genocide by preventing them early and understanding the circumstances that will involve other people perspectives. Trying to look in their shoes and trying to think what would people do to not make people angry or rebel. Back up plans or ideas also can improve on making the right choice.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has a population of 58,317,930 citizens (CIA-The World Fact book). Out of the 58,317,930 citizens 3.8 million of them have died through starvation, disease, and fighting (UNICEF). The death toll of Congo has been labeled genocide. The war in Congo drew in the armies of five other African nations. Neighboring Rwanda, Uganda, and allied Congolese rebel groups held control of the east and northeast. The government held the west. The problems of Congo lay in the United Nations hands. The UN peacekeeping force needs the help of other countries. France has prepared the way for 1,000 French troops that would lead a United Nations force to halt the violent conflict in the region (Talbot). Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain has thought of the possibility of sending troops to Congo (Talbot). One question the world asks is where the United States in this situation is. Does the United States have the responsibility to help Congo? The UN cannot sustain violence alone with the help of France. The Democrats and Republicans believe the war in Iraq has crossed out the possibility of intervention in Congo. Human-right groups believe the U.S. should send a small portion of troops to help. Helping Iraq have freedom is important, but Congo is in worse condition. If you look at the conditions in Iraq and the conditions in Congo, you will see that many more people have been lost and still will be lost in years to come. The citizens of Congo cannot afford to lose any more hospitals or schools. Lives need to be spared. Aside from the killing in Congo, women are abused and rapped. I believe the United States should intervene we can no longer watch as poor women and children suffer in their own homes. We can no longer sit around as 15 and 16-year-old boys are drafted away from their parents and family to fight (CIA-The World Fact book). Rwanda and Uganda that have substantial military power are helping and risking their own citizen’s lives. France a much closed-minded country has even recognized the major massacre going on in Congo. It is clearly understandable that the war in Iraq has taken a great toll on America but, the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken much larger toll on Africa and we need to lower the stress for them.
Embroiled in “Africa’s World War” for decades now; the Congolese are no strangers to instability and violence. Located in the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (commonly known as ‘Congo’) has for decades also been the centre of conflict in the formerly known ‘dark continent’.
Over a period from 1960-1965, the first Republic of the Congo experienced a period of serious crisis. There was a terrible war for power that displayed senseless violence and the desperation to rule. There were many internal conflicts among the people. The country eventually gained independence from Belgium. For many countries this would be a time for celebration. Unfortunately for the people of the Congo this became a time to forget. Almost immediately after independence and the general elections, the country went into civil war. Major developed cities like Katanga and Kasai wanted to be independent from the Lumumba government. Different factions started to fight the government and Katanga and Kasai tried to secede from the rest of the country out of fear of the mutinous army that was out of control looting and killing.
Although ending more than a decade ago, remnants of the Second Congo war remain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and little to no improvements have been made. Today, there are over 70 armed militias, some of whose origin began before the first war, competing for resources and territory while bringing terror to communities with little government intervention. While, there have been attempts to bring the country up onto its feet, economic competition for resources and companies illegally making deals with rebel groups, loose borders, decentralized untrained militias, and most of all manipulative governments, are continuously fueling the encouragement of war. Not only does this impact the DRC, but also its neighbors
The Democratic Republic of Congo, fourth largest nation and second largest country in Africa, has many different kinds of natural resources such as diamond, copper, petroleum and stunning landscapes. Moreover; their laws state that women and men enjoy the same rights; they are not forced to get married, both have the right to vote and contribute in the economy. However, in reality because of the cultural traditions which indicate that men are the households and women have to obey and must take permission from their husband or their father before taking any action outside the house, women are not allowed to be involved in any meetings or own any business; they are only allowed to work. Their unequal but peaceful life; however, does not last. The Democratic Republic of Congo has been going through a civil war since the 1960s. Congo's natural and valuable resources and the government's weak ability to control the territory, the people and the army caused a rebel. Terrorists in military uniform selling the country's wealth to companies worldwide and keeping the profits to themselves; in addition to raping women daily to spread terror and keep the government under fear. Men who rape and treat women as sexual slaves are criminals for sure, but the UN organization is to be blamed too.
Violence exists across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, because the government lacks the power to stop the violence and protect its citizens. This violence is due to Said due to agian the fact that the DRC is one of the richest countries, overflowing with natural resources; some of which, including coltan and tantalumexplain what this is are widely used in electronics. People and groups invade the Democratic Republic of the Congo to illegally mine their natural resources, that they can sell at high prices to the more technologically advanced world. Armed violence groups create violence choose another word and keep citizens out of the mines, giving miners undisturbed access, and in