Scripture: Luke 1:68–79 When I was young, I saw only a few Christian churches. Today, the number has increased dramatically. When I consider the aim of Christ’s coming and the purpose of the church, I imagine a world where people…
Read more »This coming Sunday, November 29, CBS’ 60 Minutes will turn its attention to the scourge of conflict minerals in Congo. Earlier this year, Enough’s co-founder, John Prendergast, accompanied the 60 Minutes team to eastern Congo to investigate the impact that…
Read more »During the August recess, meet your representative in the home district on behalf of our sisters and brothers who live in the world’s poorest countries. Congressional committee leaders have indicated that they are interested in moving forward with the Stop…
Read more »The Human Security Report provides links to three new stories on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: AllAfrica.com reports that the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, a group that includes remnants of the masterminds of…
Read more »This week’s Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers includes prayers for July 4, Iran, Peru, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These prayers may be used or adapted in personal devotions or corporate worship.
Read more »What is the problem? Demand for minerals found in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and used in everyday electronics products help finance armed groups who engage in violent struggle. The minerals in question are cassiterite (tin…
Read more »Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo In January 2008, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) reported that almost five and a half million people have died as a result of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since…
Read more »Security Council Report has issued its Monthly Forecast Report (PDF) for April 2009 that previews issues likely to be considered in the UN Security Council during the month. These include: Sudan – The mandate for the United Nations Mission in…
Read more »For ten years, the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) has been the world’s deadliest killing ground as warfare and violence have ravaged the country. Amidst the tragedy, rape is systematically used as a weapon of war. And children are forced to…
Read more »The United Nations Security Council has issued an update report on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The Security Council will hear a report tomorrow (February 17) although it is unclear whether the councilwill act. The United Nations…
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