News to Know
This week’s must-read news stories
Congo
Congolese Suffer Atrocities at IDP Camp
February 7, 2012 VOICE OF AMERICA, Kim Lewis
Armed rebels have staged attacks in refugee camps in North Kivu. Full Story Here…
Can We End Rape as a Weapon of War
February 8, 2012 CNN, Gloria Steinen and Lauren Wolfe
The veteran women’s advocate weigh in on efforts to end sexual violence in war. Full Story Here…
Pragmatism Trumps Democracy in Congo
February 5, 2012 ASSOCIATED PRESS, Michelle Faul
Foreign governments that hoped the elections would signal a new era of democracy now seem content to return to business as usual. Full Story Here…
Somalia
Somalia Under Threat of Another Famine
February 10, 2012 TIME, Kristen Palitza and Gaet Teidouma
Reports of a failed harvest in a major area may return Somalia to the brink. Full Story Here…