The Second Congo War is transforming the regional crisis, which originated with the First Congo War.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
The Second Congo War is transforming the regional crisis, which originated with the First Congo War.
Who's involved
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- MAF is providing aid in Bunia IDP camps due to the ongoing conflict in the DRC.Sub-event
The Second Congo War is transforming the regional crisis, building on the violence of the First Congo War.1 source
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The entities involved
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Second Congo War
war in Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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First Congo War
1996–1997 war in central Africa
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Related events
- The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo prompted UN intervention, leading to discussions about how early UN leaders like Dag Hammarskjöld, Kofi Annan, and Ban Ki-moon shaped modern diplomacy.
- The UN has expanded its presence in Africa, while the DRC has become a Cold War ideological battleground, and Kenya has aligned with Western interests.
- A coalition is involved in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Deadly conflict continues in the DRC, with the city of Goma currently under rebel control.
- Both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are currently facing severe unreported massacres.