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An unidentified Congolese resident crosses a bridge over the Kibali River in Dungu, Congo,
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.
An unidentified Congolese resident crosses a bridge over the Kibali River in Dungu, Congo,
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.
Journalists, Activists Continue Push for Change in the Congo
February 09, 2010 12:17 PM
U.N. efforts and funding have not stopped the violence, particularly against women, prompting calls for reevaluation of the current approach.
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