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Unraveling the Complexity of the DRC Conflict: Challenges and Key Players

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a multifaceted conflict involving key players such as the UN, the DRC government, and various militias like the FDLR. The difficulty of resolving the conflict is exacerbated by the presence of stateless militia groups, rampant corruption within the Congolese government, and the international community’s lack of decisive action. Notably, the demand for minerals like coltan plays a critical role as the US represents 40% of global demand. Understanding these dimensions is crucial for addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

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Unraveling the Complexity of the DRC Conflict: Challenges and Key Players

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  1. DRC: challenges

  2. Main Players • UN • Militia (FDLR + others) • DRC Government • Rwandan Government

  3. Challenges to Effective Resolutions • Why is this conflict ‘difficult’ to ‘solve’?

  4. Militia – ‘stateless’ group • Difficult to control • Other groups such as Kony’s LRA have moved into the DRC in 2005, demonstrating lack of control of DRC’s government.

  5. Corruption • Big problem – allegations that the UN and members of the Congolese government have been funding / arming militia.

  6. Lack of ‘international will’ • The scale of the crisis isn’t reflected in the reaction of the international community. • No effective steps have been taken. • UNSC and Secretary General have denounced HR violations… • Rwanda and Uganda have not been ‘sanctioned’ for their involvement either.

  7. Demand for minerals • The US accounts for 40% of the worldwide demand for coltan. • What does this mean?

  8. The Sad Truth? • It’s Africa?

  9. Article • Guns, Money and Cell Phones

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