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	Ethnologue report for Democratic Republic of the Congo
		[fuu] 12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census).
		[gox] 12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census).
		[lna] 3,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census).
	www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=CD (7451 words)

	Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It borders the Central African Republic and Sudan on the north, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania on the east, Zambia and Angola on the south, and the Republic of the Congo on the west
		The Congo territory was acquired formally by Leopold at the Conference of Berlin in 1885.
		The Congo is situated at the heart of the west-central portion of sub-Saharan Africa and is bounded by (Clockwise from the west) Angola, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, the Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania across Lake Tanganyika, and Zambia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_Congo (4460 words)

	Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
		(Redirected from Provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
		The 2005 Congolese Constitution (article 2) - which came into effect in February 2006 - creates 25 new provinces, alongside the city/province of Kinshasa, which remains the capital city; this new territorial organization is to take effect within 36 months of the promulgation of the new constitution:
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Provinces_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo (140 words)

	Congo War
		Most of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) was ruled by President Laurent Desire Kabila, whose Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo-Zaire (ADFL) overthrew the authoritarian regime of Mobutu Sese Seko by armed force in 1997.
		Congo's five-year war is officially over and a transitional government is trying to shepherd the vast African nation to elections next year, but the peace process has come to a halt, largely because of the continued presence of armed groups in the east.
		In May 2005 it was reported that Rwandan Hutu rebels based in eastern Congo were responsible for hundreds of summary executions, rapes, beatings and hostage-taking of Congolese civilians in the territory of Walungu, South Kivu Province, the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/war/congo.htm (5297 words)

	WWW-VL History Index
		Chronologies of the Provinces of Belgian Congo and Congo (Kinshasa)
		Cascon Case CON: Congo (Katanga) 1960-63 Outline of the revolt of Moise Tschombe in Katanga, 30 June 1960, and its aftermath.
		The UN in the Congo, by Keith Kyle.
	vlib.iue.it /history/africa/congo.html (1015 words)

	Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag - World Flags 101 - Congo Flags
		The Democratic Republic of the Congo flag consists of a blue base with a yellow/gold five-point star in the middle of the flag.
		The Democratic Republic of the Congo flag was adopted on May 17, 1997.
		The Democratic Republic of the Congo flag is very similar to the old flag used between1960-1963.
	www.worldflags101.com /c/congo-republic-democratic-flag.aspx (292 words)

	The ICRC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
		The ICRC delegation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo yesterday completed a series of flights between the east and the west of the country to reunite 82 unaccompanied children with their families.
		Democratic Republic of the Congo: A hospital in crisis
		Democratic Republic of the Congo: At a camp for the displaced
	www.icrc.org /web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/congo_kinshasa?OpenDocument&style=custo_archivednews (3613 words)

	Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Kinshasa must meet its responsibility to protect civilians - Amnesty International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Amnesty International said today that while leaders of armed insurgent groups in the Katanga and North-Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must be held to account for serious human rights abuses committed by their forces, the DRC government is equally responsible for the lack of protection for civilians in these areas.
		In both provinces, military action is preventing aid efforts of humanitarian agencies, leaving thousands of people dying from direct violence or from preventable disease and starvation.
		In the Rutshuru territory of North-Kivu province, fighting between the government army and soldiers said to be under the orders of renegade commander Laurent Nkunda has led to the displacement of at least 37,000 people.
	web.amnesty.org /library/Index/ENGAFR620032006 (780 words)

	Democratic Republic of Congo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		During a ceremony at the presidential palace in Kinshasa, February 18, 2006, the Democratic Republic of Congo adopted a new constitution aimed at bringing an end to decades of dictatorship, war and chaos in the vast country, and paving the way for elections by mid-2006.
		After its official adoption, the new flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo was presented to the population in the provinces.
		The flag was officially hoisted by Lola Kisanga, the Governor of the Eastern Province.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/cd.html (566 words)

	Democratic Republic of Congo Provinces
		The new provinces are intended to be more homogeneous ethnically and culturally than the former ones were.
		At the start of the 20th century, the État Indépendant du Congo (Congo Free State) was the personal domain of King Léopold II of Belgium.
		Democratic Republic of Congo is divided into ten provinces and one ville neutre (neutral city).
	www.statoids.com /ucd.html (1178 words)

	The Democratic Republic of Congo - Global Issues
		Eastern Congo Ravaged from Human Rights Watch's 2000 report details some of the human rights violations and actions of various parties including the responses from the international community, including the UN, USA and European Union.
		No End in Sight; The human tragedy of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo another Policy Paper, August 2001, provides updates to their previous report on the various issues such as the political, humanitarian and socioeconomic situations as well as a renewal of the criticisms.
		Report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a report (in PDF format) from the United Nations Security Council, detailing the illegal exploitation by countries and corporations.
	www.globalissues.org /Geopolitics/Africa/DRC.asp (5150 words)

	Democratic Republic of Congo (Human Rights Watch, January 29, 2004)
		The Commission on Human Rights should adopt a resolution encouraging the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to implement reforms in its judicial system and to begin investigation and prosecution of violations of international law committed during the recent wars (beginning in 1996 and 1998 respectively).
		The Democratic Republic of Congo is emerging from a period of disastrous war marked by violations of international humanitarian law on a colossal scale.
		In the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, children are abducted and used as soldiers by many of the parties to the conflict.
	www.hrw.org /english/docs/2004/01/29/congo7128_txt.htm (1058 words)

	JURIST - Democratic Republic of the Congo: DR Congo Law, Legal Research, Human Rights
		Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UN
		The Democratic Republic of the Congo [formerly Zaire] is currently divided into territories controlled by the Government and several rebel factions.
		The DR Congo civil judiciary, including lower courts, appellate courts, the Supreme Court, and the Court of State Security, is largely dysfunctional; military tribunals organized since August 1997 have tried nearly all recent cases and have sentenced civilians as well as military personnel to death after summary trials.
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /world/congo.htm (1331 words)

	Africa: Women Disciples of Christ of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
		The Women Disciples of Christ of the Congo are grouped in a federation called ÒEBBÓ that is ÒEamanebo Ea Bamato BaumaÓ in Lomongo, and means ÒUnion of the Women Disciples of Christ.Ó This federation is headed by a President at each parish and at each Church Post (District or Region).
		The CDCC and the DisciplesÕ women are located in four provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Equateur Province, where the headquarters of the CDCC is located; Bandundu Province; Orientale Province; and the city of Kinshasa.
		The objectives of the organization are for the Women Disciples to become free and beaming Christian women, conscious of their role for the development of the CDCC and capable of intervention for improvement according to the CDCC constitution and for the conditions of the socio-economic life.
	www.globalministries.org /africa/a020603.htm (853 words)

	Democratic Republic of the Congo: 47 children reunited with their families
		Democratic Republic of the Congo: 47 children reunited with their families
		ICRC delegates then returned the children individually to their respective families residing in various provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
		Most of these children, between 3 and 18 years of age, had been living apart from their families as a result of the succession of clashes occurring in the east of the country since 1996.
	www.icrc.org /Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/647KEJ (238 words)

	Democratic Republic of Congo DRC on the Internet
		Causes of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the way forward" by Claude Kabemba) and the complete texts of their most recent policy briefs ("From dilemma to détente: Pretoria's policy options on the DRC and Great Lakes" by Francis Kornegay and Chris Landsberg.
		News on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda.
		Congo The Transition, by Ernest Wamba dia Wamba and Mandisi Majavu.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/zaire.html (9553 words)

	Travel Advice for Democratic Republic of the Congo - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
		The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in an active seismic region.
		When you are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you.
		If you are travelling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we strongly recommend that you register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
	www.smartraveller.gov.au /zw-cgi/view/Advice/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo (1916 words)

	allAfrica.com: Congo-Kinshasa
		Expressing concern over reports of political repression in the lead-up to the historic elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) planned for 30 July, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged all Congolese, and especially the candidates, to ensure that the electoral process is free, fair and open.
		Congo’s elections at the end of the month could set the stage for renewed violence unless Kinshasa and donors increase efforts to create a transparent and accountable government.
		Condemning recent abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where demonstrators have faced opposition in violation of their right to freedom of expression, a United Nations official in the country today called on the authorities to respect its new Constitution.
	allafrica.com /congo_kinshasa (1242 words)

	Congo, Democratic Republic of the
		The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in light of past unrest and the potential for unrest in the future.
		Travelers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo routinely experience difficulties at the airport and other ports of entry, such as temporary detention and demands by immigration and security personnel for unofficial “special fees.” Visas are not available at ports of entry.
		U.S. citizens who travel to or remain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo despite this Travel Warning are strongly urged to register with the Embassy in Kinshasa or through the State Department’s travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.
	travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_2198.html (724 words)

	MSF-USA: Democratic Republic of Congo Information Page
		It is estimated that millions of people have died needlessly since civil war broke out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1998, some because of the violence, but the great majority from preventable diseases like malaria and measles.
		Violence continues to flare in Ituri province, North and South Kivu provinces, and in parts of Katanga province, while the rest of the country languishes in extreme deprivation, lacking food, shelter and the most basic health care.
		Pneumonic Plague Outbreak Increases in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo
	www.doctorswithoutborders.org /news/drc.cfm (1489 words)

	democratic republic of the congo map and information page
		Dissected by the Equator, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), formerly called Zaire, is the third largest country on the African continent.
		Commissioned by King Leopold II of Belgium, Henry Stanley was the first European to explore the Congo Basin area.
		Climate The Democratic Republic of the Congo is hot and humid both central and west.
	www.graphicmaps.com /webimage/countrys/africa/cd.htm (611 words)

	Precolonial Angola (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Kingdom of Kongo extended on today's northern Angola, the western Democratic Republic of Congo and parts of the Republic of the Congo.
		KINSHASA, July 6 (Reuters) - A self-proclaimed king who has called for the independence of three of the 11 provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been arrested along with dozens of supporters, government officials said on Monday.
		The three provinces, including the capital, make up part of the ancient Kongo Kingdom which, prior to colonial rule, embraced parts of neighbouring Congo-Brazzaville and Angola.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ao_preco.html (426 words)

	IRC \| 1.7M Excess Deaths in Congo
		In contrast to large amounts of aid that was provided to Rwanda and to refugee camps of Rwandans and Burundians, hardly any aid has been provided to the Congolese civilians during the more recent conflict.
		Aid agencies estimate 20,000 recently displaced persons from Kisangani (MSF estimates 1,100 war wounded), and 60,000+ in the southern Katanga province.
		UN peacekeeping troops remain on stand-by to enter Congo, with Nigeria and S. Africa agreeing this week to contribute troops.
	www.theirc.org /news/17m_excess_deaths_in_congo.html (437 words)

	Marburg Spread to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
		Marburg Spread to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
		This potential risk has panicked many in these two countries, particularly in the border provinces of Bas Congo, Bandundu, Kasai Occidental and Katanga in DRC, and the provinces of Kouilou and Niari in Congo-Brazzaville.
		The continued reports of Marburg in Democratic Republic of the Congo are cause for concern.
	www.recombinomics.com /News/04300501/Marburg_DRC2.html (387 words)

	DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		This beautiful land ranges from the familiar hot, tropical rain forests of the river basin to upland plains and savanna to highlands and the lake region in the east complete with snowcapped mountain peaks rising to 17,000 feet.
		In May 1997 when Kabila Laurent and his troops forced the departure of President Mobutu Sese Seko from office, the country was again designated as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
		AIMM involvement is primarily in the south central provinces of East and West Kasai, in Bandundu, and in the capital city of Kinshasa.
	www.aimmintl.org /Congo.htm (300 words)

	IRC \| The IRC in Democratic Republic Of Congo
		The IRC restored a vital train line in war-ravaged eastern Congo, enabling trade and transport of medicines and critical supplies throughout the region.
		Additionally, the IRC reintegrates demobilized child soldiers into their families and communities in Orientale Province, increases access to education in Equateur and South Kivu, and builds the capacity of local NGOs responding to gender-based violence and other locally-identified needs in South Kivu.
		A major IRC survey found that nearly 4 million people were killed from war-related causes in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1998—the largest documented death toll in a conflict since World War II.
	www.theirc.org /where/the_irc_in_democratic_republic_of_congo.html (249 words)

	Voter registration extended in Orientale, Bas-Congo provinces (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		GOMA, 15 Aug 2005 (IRIN) - Voter registration was extended for an additional week on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo provinces of Orientale and Bas-Congo due to transport and security difficulties, the chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Appollinaire Malu Malu, said.
		Registration started in these provinces on 24 July and is now due to end on 21 August.
		In Orientale Province, especially in its district of Ituri, insecurity has closed off some areas to electoral commission officials.
	www.irinnews.org /print.asp?ReportID=48594 (311 words)

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