Gay bukavu, democratic republic of the congo

The terrible toll of war, homophobia, and the end of American funding. The year has begun terribly, between the announcement of the suspension of American international aid for three months, since Jan. François: Since Donald Trump took office, the day suspension of US international funding has been a major blow to many civil society organizations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been a conflict zone since the mids. As the region abounds in minerals such as coltan [columbite-tantalite ore, which contains the tantalum that is used in modern electronic devices], tungsten, gold, diamonds, tin and lithium , armed rebel groups manage to finance themselves through the illegal exploitation of deposits, with the support of neighboring Rwanda , in order to export these raw materials used in the manufacture of smartphones, capacitors or batteries for electric vehicles.

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UK, remember your settings and improve government services. This guide also has safety advice for regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

At 1 am in the Buholo 6 neighbourhood, in the commune of Kadutu in Bukavu, people approached the home of our program officer, Chancy pseudonym , to ask for help, in what appears to be a homophobic ambush. Unfortunately, our comrade opened his door a crack and then about 15 people forced their way in, before rushing at him in an outburst of violence, with punches, kicks, slaps…. The assailants cited the existence and activities of Rainbow Sunrise Mapambazuko to explain their actions. My name has also been mentioned and I appear to be their next target, which means I need to be extra-vigilant.