Devon Cone

May 2, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Devon Cone

An epidemic of rape has overwhelmed the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the world isn’t paying attention. Conflict in the eastern part of the African nation has escalated dramatically in the past two years. A history of regional and ethnic tensions, along with a weak central government and disputes over ownership of land and resources, has led to a proliferation of rebel groups – approximately 120 armed groups now – that have fought government forces for more than a decade.

Apr 5, 2024 | refugeesinternational.org | Devon Cone |Abdullahi Halakhe

Africa Democratic Republic of Congo | Report The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and especially the eastern part of the country, has endured decades of conflict, pitting government forces against rebel groups. The latest cycle of conflict between the government forces and M23 rebels has pushed about 1 million people to Goma—the capital and the largest city of the North Kivu Province. They are hosted in overcrowded camps for internally displaced people (IDPs) without adequate food,...

Apr 5, 2024 | reliefweb.int | Devon Cone |Abdullahi Halakhe

Attachments Download Report (PDF | 21.16 MB) By Devon Cone , Abdullahi Boru Halakhe | April 5, 2024Executive SummaryThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and especially the eastern part of the country, has endured decades of conflict, pitting government forces against rebel groups. The latest cycle of conflict between the government forces and M23 rebels has pushed about 1 million people to Goma—the capital and the largest city of the North Kivu Province.

Feb 16, 2024 | informereastafrica.com | Devon Cone |Abdullahi Halakhe

Statement from Refugees International’s senior advocate for women and girls Devon Cone and senior advocate for east and Southern Africa Abdullahi Boru Halakhe: “Refugees International is alarmed by the rapid advancement of the M23, a militia group, towards the City of Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Feb 16, 2024 | refugeesinternational.org | Devon Cone |Abdullahi Halakhe

Africa Democratic Republic of Congo | Statement Statement from Refugees International’s senior advocate for women and girls Devon Cone and senior advocate for east and Southern Africa Abdullahi Boru Halakhe: “Refugees International is alarmed by the rapid advancement of the M23, a militia group, towards the City of Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Last month, Refugees International visited camps for internally displaced people (IDP) in Goma...