International Desk: The ongoing violence and human rights violations in the Congo w/ Aotearoa Africa Foundation President Red Tsounga: 27 February, 2025

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Conflict has escalated in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year, driven by ethnic tensions and access to mineral resources.

The conflict has been marked by murder, violence, and forced displacement. Over 6.9 million people in the Congo were displaced by the end of 2023, and 7,000 have been killed since January this year.

For International desk this week, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Aotearoa African Foundation President Red Tsounga about the ongoing violence in the Congo and what more the international community can do to support those who have been displaced.