Everybody needs good neighbours: understanding the conflict(s) in Eastern DRC

Cadernos de Estudos Africanos

关键词: conflict;    Kivu;    Democratic Republic of the Congo;    natural resources;   

DOI  :  10.4000/cea.1318

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Widely recognized as Africa's most complex war, even dubbed Africa's First World War, the current conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo «Stems from the wave of violence and mass-displacement unleashed by the Rwandan genocide in 1994» (APPG 2001: 6). This paper outlines the broad contours of the DRC conflict(s) in international, national and local terms. In particular, it aims to provide a full context to the Inter-Congolese Dialogue (Sun City, South Africa, on 25 February 2002) by exploring the overlapping «local» contexts in which tensions arise. Focusing on Eastern DRC, the paper also highlights the ever-shifting nature of alliances, and reflects on the challenges that need to be confronted if peace is to be given a chance.

【 授权许可】

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