Congo’s ‘Terminator’ and the Mining Ban
The media blackout surrounding the recent incident linking Congo army commander and wanted war criminal Bosco Ntaganda to a gold smuggling operation and $1 million in counterfeit bills has enabled him to try to dictate the narrative ...
New Report: Darfur Roadmap
A new proposal for a Darfur peace process is out, courtesy of the Sudan Now campaign ...
Ending Impunity for Sexual Violence: Will the Fizi Trials Deliver Justice?
The trial of 11 Congolese soldiers, those accused of raping dozens of women in the town of Fizi, South Kivu on New Year’s Day, is an encouraging first step in ending impunity for sexual violence in eastern Congo ...
Prendergast on Economist Video: U.S., China, and Prospect for Peace in Sudan
Enough’s John Prendergast took part in the video series Tea with The Economist, recently featured on the magazine’s website ...
Window of Opportunity for Women in South Sudan
Although this transitional period in Sudan poses major challenges, it also holds an unparalleled window of opportunity for marginalized groups to push for inclusive rights and representation—especially women ...
Eastern Congo’s ‘Terminator’ Caught with Counterfeit Cash in Minerals Smuggling Scheme
A private jet plane registered in the U.S. under license plate number N886DT was grounded at the Goma airport recently for the most unusual conflict minerals business. The crew consisted of an American, a Frenchman, and two Nigerians who carried a whopping sum of $6.8 million in cash destined for General Bosco Ntaganda, dubbed “The Terminator." ...
LRA Report: ‘Too Far from Home’
In a paper released today by the Enough Project, Field Researcher Ledio Cakaj examines the challenges related to promoting the escape, disarmament, and reintegration of LRA fighters and presents several recommendations ...
City of Joy: Empowering Congo’s Women as Leaders
Many Congolese women were given a new ray of hope while commemorating the opening of City of Joy, a center in Bukavu, South Kivu province, where survivors of sexual violence can reignite their spirits and gain skills equipping them to become leaders in their communities ...
5 Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
A weekly round-up of must-read stories, posted every Friday ...
Fighting Resumes Between Renegade General and South Sudan Army
Intense fighting broke out in South Sudan on Wednesday and Thursday, killing over 100 people, according to various news reports ...
