Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ongoing Conflict in the East and Increasing Gender-Based Sexual Violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been marred by ongoing violence since 1996, with armed groups like M23 and ADF causing significant harm. The region’s natural resources are the focal point, driving conflict and displacement. Gender-based violence has surged, with over 46,000 cases reported in 2023. Solutions include safe spaces, additional displacement camps, and medical care services.
Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Forces Clash With UN Peacekeepers
The UN has maintained a buffer zone between the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus since 1964.
Kurdistan: The Kurdish-Turkish Conflict
Turkey’s Kurdish population has been systemically oppressed since 1920.