Why eastern DR Congo is 'rape capital of the world'

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Eastern Congo has been called the "rape capital of the world" by United Nations (UN) Special Representative, Margot Wallstrom.

"Reports record that 48 women are raped every hour. I have been working in the region for 10 years and have seen a tragic development in this unpunished crime against the heart of society.

I first went to a town called Shabunda, deep in the forest. It was October 2001 and circumstances brought me to Congo rather than Afghanistan. A small twin-engined plane was the only way in and out.

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