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Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC
Al Jazeera English
September 26, 2026
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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. Subscribe to
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