An Insider's View on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
From: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Series: Voices on Genocide Prevention
Length: 24:45
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Piece Description
Freelance journalist and Congo native, Mvemba Dizolele talks with Jerry Fowler about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on the meaning of the recent elections. He addresses many of the complications undermining the election such as it's size, the various warring militia groups, its mineral riches, and the committment of the international community. To learn more, visit Mvemba's blog at http://www.dizolele.com/.
Transcript
MVEMBA DIZOLELE: We have suffered enough, we have seen two wars or three wars, women are being raped, their health system is not working. Let's finally move on...
JERRY FOWLER: This is Voices on Genocide Prevention; I am Jerry Fowler.
JERRY FOWLER: My guest today is Mvemba Dizolele. He is a native of Congo who is currently working as a freelance journalist. He recently returned from six weeks in his native country, where he traveled around to do reporting under the auspices of the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting. Mvemba, welcome to the program.
MVEMBA DIZOLELE: Thank you Jerry.
JERRY FOWLER: You have just spent six weeks in Congo. This was your first trip back in about five years. What was the situation like compared to the last time that you were there?
MVEMBA DIZOLELE: Last time I went to Congo was in 2001, and the country was still at war, at least officially. Cong...
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