weapons and death

They use many modern weapons that we use today. Sometimes people will just hand out guns on the streets if that person will support that group of people. And also about 4.5 million people have died so far in the civil war in the Congo. And 45,000 more people die each month. This has Ben a horrible time for the people of Africa, because people are afraid to walk on the streets Incase a firefight broke out, and etc.

Whats going on in africa

People in africa are fighting for there lives they are facing an epidemic. The UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) has announced that it is providing logistical support for the joint Congolese-Rwandan military operation in eastern Congo, to maximize protection of civilians and reintegration of rebel forces into the Congolese national army. MONUC was not informed of the operation in advance, and there are real fears for the consequences for civilians. Nevertheless, most observers see the move, reflecting new agreement between Rwandan and Congolese governments, as a prerequisite for more fundamental peace-making measures.

How does the civil war in the congo effect people?

How it effects people

This war has effected people since 1998 and has killed around 5.4 million people. Every month 45,000 people die. 9 nations have been involved in this continues fighting. Many people are starving due to less crops and money due to the war, and dieing of diseas ( Like AIDS and HIV.) Many people have fled to neighboring countrys. And many now live in reffugee camps.