As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves
Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC As war and sexual violence rage in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend their communities. However, the armed group itself faces serious accusations of human rights abuses, including gang rape.
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