How can we stand by as genocide again threatens the Congo?

The Age by Andre Renzaho | Nov. 3, 2008 (Opinion)

With the international financial situation becoming the main priority for world leaders, little attention has been given to what is unfolding in Congo. Rwanda has seized the opportunity to join Nkunda to complete unfinished business: the "ethnic cleansing" of Hutus of Rutshuru and Masisi districts. Full Story »

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by Naomi Isler - Nov. 4, 2008

While one suspects that what he's saying is true, there isn't verifiable 'factual' support. And there are so many forces violently tugging at parts of the Congo that it is hard to distinguish one group of marauderers from another - there are reports that Hutus are mounting their own armies and slaughters.

The problem is the world doesn't care unless it's on some country's immediate doorstep - and even then, not often. Europe's reaction to Africa is to deport desparate refugees coming there - so is ours. . And Africa is probably the least accurately reported on continent.