The article discusses the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasizing the stark contrast between global responses to crises in Gaza and Ukraine compared to Congo's crisis. Despite countless deaths and abuses, notably including the widespread use of sexual violence as a tool of war, there is little international action or support for the Congolese people. Health facilities are overwhelmed, and basic needs are unmet in the aftermath of M23’s takeover of Goma, showcasing a tragic neglect by the global community.
The blood supply is strained, the cost of food is skyrocketing, and access to water, electricity and the internet is severely limited.
Most estimates state that over six million people have died, making it the deadliest conflict since World War II.
For 30 years, I have repaired the bodies of women brutalized by this war. Today I'm treating the grandchildren of my early patients.
Yet the war unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains an afterthought. A bloody conflict is met with condemnations but no meaningful action.
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