October 2002
October 24, 2002
Prolonging the War in Eastern Congo - 2002-10-24
A UN official warns that armed groups in eastern Congo are inciting ethnic hatred to prolong the ongoing conflict, which has persisted since 1998. Key…
October 22, 2002
UN Committee Calls for Sanctions Against Companies Exploiting National Resources of Congo - 2002-10-22
A UN committee has called for sanctions against 29 companies and 54 individuals involved in the illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo's resources.…
October 20, 2002
Major Rebel Group in Congo Ready to Resume Peace Talks with Government
The major rebel group in eastern Congo is ready to restart peace negotiations with the government after regaining a strategic city. This development follows a…
October 6, 2002
Rwanda Withdraws Last Soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda has completed the withdrawal of its last soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the end of a four-year conflict. This move follows…