dooney mcquay guy is a doctor from the democratic republic of congo and a nobel peace prize laureate he travels the world campaigning for a cause. for much of the work to do we consider the cause for which we are fighting to end rape and sexual violence against women during war a noble cause you can know. unfortunately the change has been slow in coming but peter and the women the rape victims expect a lot from our advocacy do not appear to only. with him in the fight for peace. the 61 year old in his hand of the german institute for medical mission schneider has been supporting danny mccuaig in the d r c and in germany for years often billionaire had. in the end he said it's not only mine it's your nobel prizes well what are you doing to change things and this challenge is also our cause we don't just want to applaud him and say great man we want to support him and make sure that we're doing what we can to help him in the fight for peace and comfort. but how can she help the new mccuaig in his fight against sexual violence and for peace in the democratic republic of congo. but there'

in the democratic republic of congo german physician gisela schneider works with the rosemont data they want to improve health care in the conflict on region. but the situation in the province is difficult in recent months hundreds of thousands of people have fled from armed groups or loot rape. and kill and then there is a bolo the virus has been haunting the northeast of the democratic republic of congo for over a year and thousands have already died. shari is a village near banja the capital of a tory province 20000 refugees arrived here in just a few weeks gisela schneider has come to survey the situation julie help says here is local representative of new south korea. rosemont better hands the nonprofit organization moussaka but there are too many refugees in a small village to manage adequately fresh food is the structure is completely overburdened with primary care of the refugees moussaka is doing their best to help but they're not a big humanitarian organization with a lot of experience they're just trying to help people here the best way they know how. a church has been conver

the democratic republic of congo shan states north eastern border with you candor bro wonder and burundi the region has rich deposits of gold tungsten and coltan materials which high tech companies from industrialized countries need to manufacture their products. the mines are often controlled by armed groups who terrorize the inhabitants of nearby villages. or certain knowledge and i have very clear. it was that bad but not that these are all these are also. in the democratic republic of congo german physician is a lush niger works with the rosemont data they want to improve health care in the conflict on region. but the situation in the province is difficult in recent months hundreds of thousands of people have fled from armed groups or loot reg. and kill and then there is a bolo the virus has been haunting the north east of the democratic republic of congo for over a year and thousands have already died. shari is a village near banja the capital of a tory province 20000 refugees arrived here in just a few weeks gisela schneider has come to survey the situation to help says here is loc

it was that bad but now that these are all these are also. 7 in the democratic republic of congo german physician gisela schneider works with rosemont data they want to improve health care in the conflict on region. but the situation in the province is difficult in recent months hundreds of thousands of people have fled from armed groups who loot reg. and kill and then there is a boa the virus has been haunting the northeast of the democratic republic of congo for over a year and thousands have already died. shari is the village near bania the capital of a tory province 20000 refugees arrived here in just a few weeks gisela schneider has come to survey the situation julie help says here is local representative of. rosemont better hands the nonprofit organization moussaka but there are too many refugees in a small village to manage adequately possibly even the structure is completely overburdened with primary care of the refugees lusaka is doing their best to help but they're not a big humanitarian organization with a lot of experience they're just trying to help people here the best way

dooney mcquay guy is a doctor from the democratic republic of congo and a nobel peace prize laureate he travels the world campaigning for a cause. for much of the work to do we consider the cause for which we are fighting to end rape and sexual violence against women during war a noble cause to be a vocal know. unfortunately the change has been slow in coming her piece of land the women the rape victims expect a lot from our advocacy no 2 people could really. with him in a fight for peace is. the 61 year old as hand of the german institute for medical mission schneider has been supporting danny mccuaig in the d r c and in germany for years i can tell you how to in berlin he said it's not only mine it's your nobel prizes well what are you doing to change things and this challenge is also our cause we don't just want to applaud him and say great man we want to support him and make sure that we're doing what we can to help him in the fight for peace and comfort. but how can she help turn him in his fight against sexual violence and for peace in the democratic republic of congo. but there

group of experts on the democratic republic of congo and also a senior research at the s. issues of security studies in pretoria we asked him if the un peacekeeping mission in congo had failed. that want to score is the response to a compressed problem they have to deal with big territory and they have to face 150 groups scots are on the country some of them a sponsor about politicians or use them to be to secure their position kinshasa they listen bituminous going to governments the us administration but it's also not been goob by city did activities of institutions and you know when you go work in the government in the consul where government is capable to accompany what they have to do and don't look this good and this has been lacking in it yes if it passed and yes but security needs of noise at least what's in the isa no there have been many components within what is called the i democracy force getting in and being a 2nd time. and then remember who are trying to return to canada to china you want in the city to me james i've been attacked but to go to system doesn't a

the eastern democratic republic of congo is rules for a rival militias. women are movies rebel fighters many of them experienced abuses teenagers. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap of being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is mama for either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes 6 of them raped her she was just 15 she'd already been married the same group had killed her husband. i felt defeated my life had defeated me i saw what they had done to me and how they killed my family i couldn't continue my life like it had been i mean really so i decided to become a fighter and drive them out. given the chance she'd shoot them on the spot she says when a former teacher began recruiting people to take revenge she joined him many in her group survived similar trus it is it's a militia of traumatized damaged young people. they killed my fat

hello i'm kristie want to welcome to the program it's good to have your company the democratic republic of congo is home to the un peacekeeping mission get a violent insurgency in the country shows no signs of abating for nearly 3 decades eastern congo has been mobbed with insecurity and frequent outbreaks of violence caused by armed groups last year more than 2000 civilians were killed in attacks by these rebels there are say to be over 100 odd groups in the region and experts say the deadliest among them is the islamist group 80 if shortfall and lied to democratic forces now the un's mission which has been on the ground and has deployed over 17000 peacekeeping troops in the region but as a team found the mission has not brought peace all security to people there. peace as soldiers from south africa their task is to cure this region which is considered to read. there's a little heat of attacks by the islamist group a.t.m. so we've got to follow the one thing. it feels a bit odd to move in an armored vehicle like this while people outside seem to live a normal everyday life but the impression is

reveals the severity of the probe proposed cuts aid to nigeria south sudan somalia and the democratic republic of congo could be reduced by around 60 percent compared to preplan demick levels much of that help supports health services and provides clean drinking water for some of the world's poorest people a.t.m. it is expected to be hall of justice that country is close to famine and elsewhere in the region the british government to said to be planning to cut assistance to syria by 2 thirds in lebanon may lose 90 percent aid agencies say the cuts couldn't come at a worse time that the rajah is also found chief executive of great britain he says the budget cuts if they happen will lead to a loss of life but there's no denying that this pandemic is wreaking havoc across the world including in countries like britain but you know what developed countries spend on an aid is a tiny proportion compared to what they're spending propping up failing industries in terms of their own trillions of dollars spent on on supporting their own economy and you know what was great about the british promise on the point 7

humanitarian efforts that organizations like oxfam are involved in in places like yemen or the democratic republic of congo. the u.s. senate has passed a compromise by democrats and republicans on federal benefits for millions of unemployed americans politicians have approved additional weekly unemployment aid of $300.00 until the start of september they remain 2 of becomes one of many obstacles to president joe biden's net 2 trillion dollars covert 19 relief bill and gallica reports from miami. said it will come to order in the u.s. congress evenly split between democratic and republican politicians passing president biden so-called american rescue plan was never going to be easy the senate debates been delayed by hours long readings american voting session and compromises by democratic party to pass biden's 1st piece of major legislation republicans who support isn't needed to pass the bill so it's a wasteful parade. of leftwing projects $200000000.00 for the answer to the museum and library services what's that got to do a co nothing this legislation is the most consequential in a blow to progressive de

this is eat every news africa on the program today on terra in east end the democratic republic of congo we have an exclusive report from a team imbedded with u.n. troops in the region it's the largest such peacekeeping mission. and in the other conflict the death of the main opposition visa has overshadowed the country's election should brace off a coup and i was the main rival of president. was expected to extend his 36 c.l. hold on power. class african leaders pay respects to times in his former president john level 40 at a state ceremony in the capital good. natured racist later this week. hello i'm kristie want to welcome to the program it's good to have your company the democratic republic of congo is home to the u.n. peacekeeping mission gets a violent insurgency in the country shows no signs of abating for nearly 3 decades eastern congo has been mobbed with insecurity and frequent outbreaks of violence caused by armed groups last year more than 2000 civilians were killed in attacks by these rebels now the. to be over $100.00 odd groups in the region and experts say the deadliest

i bought the won't look so way the war in the democratic republic of congo continues and the number of rape victims is rising every day. and i think that. the most you only. want to use what is is. so much oh but that would be my dream that one day only get that and i can experience that real case i see and something has to happen now to stop the sexual violence against women and children so that they can live and prosper so that their dignity is respected and that these surgeries and i don't get needed that is i'll wish. but it is easier to have peace and healing when victims receive justice and so nobel peace prize winner danny mccuaig fight song. i. ever. do get thank. you. while the women continue to hope and pray to god to bring peace to that country. i. live to get. i. begin to get. it. that's it. clean drinking water for everyone. costa rica has made protecting its springs a top priority. the secret to their success. and efficient waste management program that requires everybody to do their part. and it's paying off. 3000. and 30 minutes on d w to go africa. some of the national

the democratic republic of congo has suffered years of conflict. complex web of armed groups controls the eastern part of the nation in central africa. it is difficult for outsiders to visit. dw gained rare access to rebel held territory. one woman bearing the scars of war but with a glimpse of hope. >> from now on it is what they call no man's land. nor the government nor the a specific rebel group controls this area. right behind me is where no man's land begins. this is where fighting happens on a regular basis. we are on foot. the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap or being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close, the rebel militi sends an escort to take us to their base. one of them joined in the militia almost 20 years ago. after another armed group attacked her village. the man killed her parents with machetes. six of them raped her. she was just 15. she had already been married. the same group had killed her husband earlier. >> i felt defeated. my life had defeated me. i saw what they had done to

i saw reports takes us to north kivu province in the democratic republic of congo activists in the capital city goma are working to raise awareness of covert 19 because many people don't believe the virus poses a serious threat to them the country as a whole has been spared the worst of the pandemic it's officially reported $700.00 deaths and just over $20000.00 cases but it's fear the misconception about the pandemic could cause the situation to change. benedikt my name is 66 years old and diabetic when she arrived at the hospital she was weak and needed oxygen for 5 days 60 seats all over exposed the head of c.b.s. but we. got this he's improving very well. dr i'm wondering gamelan is the only emergency physician and he africa and funded hospital in goma in eastern congo in the past week he received 5 covert patients 3 of them severe cases the doctor is glad the case numbers compared to countries like south africa. if we'd have that here in goma or in the country i think that would be catastrophic because we are not well prepared to receive a big number of sick people coming over in my l

well the democratic republic of congo has suffered years of conflicts complex web of groups controls the eastern part of the huge nation in central africa it's difficult for outsiders to visit w.'s gangs read access to rebel held territory they met one woman whose bearing the scars of war bought a glimpse of hope as well. from now on it's what they call a no man's land because not the government and also no specific rebel group controls this area that makes it also quite dangerous to read what i mean this is no man's land begins and this is well also how financing happens on a regular basis. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is mummify either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes 6 of them raped her she was just 15 she'd already been married the same group had killed her husband. i felt defeated my life had defeated me i

elo i'm told me a lot of well glad you could join us we begin in the democratic republic of congo where the east of the country has suffered from years of fighting the region is ruled by a complex web of armed groups with different interests and motivations it's difficult for outsiders to get into parts of the area but. again direct access to rebel held territory where she met one woman who's bearing the wounds of conflict but with a little glimpse of hope from now on it's what they call it no man's land because not the government and also no specific rebel group controls this area that makes it also quite dangerous the red i mean this is no man's land begins and this is well also how financing happens on a regular basis. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract. the constant fear of kidnap of being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is mummify either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes 6 of them rape

and indifference to mental distress even suicide plus we visit rebel territory in the democratic republic of congo where one woman is finding for justice after a lawless killed her entire family and hitting the gym again after months of pandemic induced couch potato life that germany's economy can finally start getting back into shape. i'm brink off to our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states into all of you around the world welcome to the world is marking international women's day at a time when the pandemic is placing extra burdens on many women and you. not a nation's commission says that the global health emergency has forced women to take on more housework home schooling and caring while in many cases also losing their jobs and the isolation and stress of law has led to a surge in domestic violence which again mainly affects women across the world they've been making their voices heard today for. decked out in pink these women and it's a nice capital are determined to weather the rain and make their voices heard on a day that celebrates women they're protesting against a rise in violence an

reason to stop using the vaccine manufactured by astra zeneca thailand bulgaria and the democratic republic of congo become the latest countries to delay their rollout of the jab this comes a day off to denmark norway and iceland suspended their use of the vaccine while investigating reported cases of blood clots w. is aware that some countries have suspended the use of force or is in a car vaccines based on reports of blood clots in some people who receive the doors of the vaccine from tool box this measure was taken as a precaution while a full investigation is finalized it's important to note that the european medicines agency house say there is no indication of a link between the bucks in the blood clots and that the vaccine can continue to be used while its investigation is ongoing. now the parents of around 30 students kidnapped in northern nigeria are waiting for news of their whereabouts the overnight raid on a forestry college is now the 4th mass cool abduction in the volatile region since the month of december we have already said the armed bandits attacked the school which is located near

the democratic republic of congo is home to the un's largest peacekeeping mission yet a violent insurgency in the country shows no sign of abating last year more than 2000 civilians were killed in ballance attacks by armed groups well than 17000 peacekeeping troops are deployed in the region and as our correspondent found out the un's mission has not brought peace or security to people there she sent us this report from benny. these as soldiers from south africa and that's half the secure of this region which is considered the red zone doesn't believe attacks by the islamist group a.d.f. so they've got to follow them one day. it feels a bit odd to move in an armored vehicle like this while people outside seem to live a normal everyday life but the impression is deceptive this area is dangerous attacks happen almost on a daily basis the islamist militia a.t.f. has carried out repeated massacres killing more than 500 people in the 2nd half of 2020. where on our way to the village of my moya very close to that the 6 kilometers away there was an a.d.f. tektronix account that this area where we

hello i'm told me glad you could join us we begin in the democratic republic of congo where the east of the country has suffered from years of fighting the region is ruled by a complex web of armed groups with different interests and motivations it's difficult for outsiders to get into parts of the area but. gained rare access to rebel held territory where she met one woman who's bearing the wounds of conflict but with a little glimpse of hope from now on it's what they called no man's land because not the government and also no specific rebel group controls this area that makes an ass of quite dangerous the rebel i mean this is where no man's land begins and this is where also how the fighting happens on a regular basis. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap or being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to their base. one of them is mummify either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her that the man killed. her parents with machetes 6 of the

they recently visited guinea and the democratic republic of congo. 2 countries said. >> have regions currently experiencing ebola outbreaks. lisa balick has the story. >> right now. there are no ebola cases in oregon. in fact, the state has never even actually seen one but state health leaders are keeping watch in these travelers just in case. >> ebola scare. >> people often kills 50% of people infected. it's why the oregon health authority wants the public to know there is the possibility the virus could be here. oregon public health is monitoring for people who returned from guinea and the democratic republic of congo in west africa earlier this month. places where there are now ebola outbreaks and deaths. state health leaders here in oregon today refused to identify any information about the travelers. i asked oregon health leaders. what about airline passengers who wonder if they were potentially exposed to the virus minimal risk. no risk. essential 82. >> people who were traveling on the plane with these folks and left the person became ill because a person can't infect somebody

elo i'm told me a lot of well glad you could join us we begin in the democratic republic of congo where the east of the country has suffered from years of fighting the region is ruled by a complex web of armed groups with different interests and motivations it's difficult for outsiders to get into parts of the area but. again direct access to rebel held territory where she met one woman who's bearing the wounds of conflict but with a little glimpse of hope from now on it's what they call it no man's land because now the government and also no specific rebel group controls this area that makes it also quite dangerous the right behind me this is where no man's land begins and this is where also the fighting happens on a regular basis. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap or being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is mummify either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes

the democratic republic of the congo is the world's greatest producer of kobolds a metal and huge demand for batteries helping to combat climate change but there's also a man to give evidence that coble mining is poisoning the environment with dog health consequences for those living in the shadows we've been to investigate. in the heart of tango province of the democratic republic of congo these miners are digging for a mineral essential for clean energy. the mineral we need to make the batteries for electric cars. couples is playing a key role in the battle to reduce carbon emissions and slow climate change most of the world's reserves are in d.l.c. an artisan and mine is light more unsay extract about one 3rd of the country's output in this way. working underground is dangerous yet global demand for cobalt is insatiable. for many here it's the sole source of income. but most of the seas cobalt is mind on an industrial scale from vast open pits like this either by the state or by large multinational corporations. and there's a problem because many of these mines are adjacent to towns a

future health emergencies at least 9 people have died from a bowler in guinea and 6 in the democratic republic of congo. more than 3600 people have died from credit hours in brazil on friday a new daily record and as the toll mounts over the growing number of young people becoming seriously ill and dying from the virus it's forced the state and local authorities to take action. from rio de janeiro. in an unusual holiday in rio de janeiro with empty streets in a crowded sidewalk protesters angry at the latest government to addict the mayor's a real one some have decreed an extended holiday shut down brazil's 2 major cities keeping only essential services open and hundreds took to the streets saying they want their jobs back. informal workers see they're being punished for mistakes made by others. we represent 50000 beach vendors who are left with no income the lack of vaccines and public policies to encourage the use of masks and control can this time parties have led to this chaos and we're the ones paying the price. more than 300000 brazilians have lost their lives jacoby 19 since the pandemic began a

the leading opposition candidate in the democratic republic of congo has died a day after the presidential election gabe response. was being transferred to france for treatment for covert 19 after being diagnosed on friday he was the main challenge of the veteran lated that he saw in case over right now votes are still being counted so who is widely expected to win extending his 36 years in power and nationwide internet blackout on sunday has added to concerns over transparency al-jazeera as malcolm web reports now from brazil. if we spoke to who saw him last week said he was visibly on well he had a cough and a fever then on friday was meant to hold his final rally in the center city center here of brazil but he didn't turn up he was on well by that stage it was saturday evening he published dramatic video from a hospital bed holding an oxygen mask saying that he was fighting against death and he was on well and this morning we heard the news that he died while being medivac to france or possibly while in france now we're in the back congo area of brazzaville the capital at the moment whe

says it will put $30000000.00 towards ebola assistance in the democratic republic of congo and guinea several countries and international organizations have been holding a virtual summit on the continuing threat of the disease in parts of africa regional leaders have also been urged to stick by their promise to contribute to a pool of 2000000 health care workers to deal with future health emergencies at least 9 people have died from ebola in guinea and 6 in the democratic republic of congo since february the taliban says it will restart attacks against foreign troops unless they pull out of afghanistan by the 1st of may taliban leaders say they'll be forced to fight to free their country if soldiers don't leave on their own it comes after president joe biden said washington is struggling to meet the deadline despite donald trump's administration agreeing to it last year the us president says north korea will face consequences if it chooses the path of escalation on thursday pyongyang confirmed it tested a new guided missile north korean officials say the weapon will act as a deterrent

says it will provide $30000000.00 of a bowl of assistance to democratic republic of congo and guinea that pledge came at a virtual summit on the disease this continuing threat in west africa african leaders have also been urged to follow through on their promise to contribute to a pool of 2000000 health care workers to deal with future health emergencies since february at least 9 people have died from a boat in guinea and 6 and democratic republic of congo where georges alfred kids who is the world health organizations representative to guinea he says the w.h.o. and african union members showed real unity at the somers. i think their. discussion on the freight of. dead meat came out pretty strong commitments from my member states talks with temperature will be actually turned you know and also in order for coordination at global regional and country level and investment in universal health coverage and have security. as means to secure who. coming yes. the lessons learned from 2014 to 20 cities in an epidemic way reflected on and a lot of experiences were shared by member states she

democracy reveals the severity of the proposed cuts aid to nigeria south sudan somalia and the democratic republic of congo could be reduced by around 60 percent compared to preplan demick levels much of that help supports health services and provides clean drinking water some of the world's poorest people aid to yemen is expected to be halted just as the country comes close to famine but elsewhere in the region the british government is said to be planning to cut assistance to syria by 2 thirds and lebanon may lose nearly 90 percent aid agencies say the cuts couldn't have come at a worse time dannie source come the rajah is the chief executive of oxfam for great britain he joins us now live from london these cuts have been described by some as a gut punch to the world's poor is that how you see it. absolutely in fact you know the united nations secretary general talks about the yemen cases being a death sentence for the people of yemen know one of the proudest things about britain's approach to international aid recent years is that it's become the 1st country in the world to legislate that point 7 percen

humanitarian efforts that organizations like oxfam are involved in in places like yemen or the democratic republic of congo. the u.s. has condemned new veto powers proposed by china and hong kong selection of election candidates saying it's a direct attack on the territories autonomy beijing revealed the legislation on friday at the opening of its largest political meeting the national people's congress changes would effectively dismantle hong kong's opposition by giving a beijing appointed committee control over who can run for office. here's some of what's still ahead. south africa wants to vaccinate most of its people by the end of the year but the plant is running into problems. and a small but significant step we'll tell you about things trademarks on the red planet. in sports a crucial victory for the 2 time olympic champion aiming to win and not the world cup title. the front edge version mall when it blast down the gulf brings dust and sand with it and there it is it found that slice and that's in the empty quarter and there is the winds to blowing beyond that the winds are fairly quiet and the wea

stop using the coronavirus vaccine manufactured by astra zeneca thailand bulgaria and the democratic republic of congo become the latest countries to delay their rollout of the champ this a day off to denmark norway and iceland suspended their use of the vaccine while investigating reports of cases of blood clots. doublet do is aware that some countries have suspended the use of force or is in a car vaccines based on reports of blood clots in some people who receive the doors of the vaccine from 2 bikes. this measure was taken as a precaution while a full investigation is finalized it's important to note that the european medicines agency has said there is no indication of a link between the vaccine and blood clots and that the vaccine can continue to be used while its investigation is ongoing in our other top stories the parents of around 30 students kidnapped in northern nigeria are waiting for news of their whereabouts the overnight raid on a forestry college is the 4th maskell abduction in the volatile region since december the authorities said armed bandits attacked the school which is located ne

eastern congo early february a woman dies of ebola marking the beginning of the latest and now the 12th it will outbreak in the democratic republic of congo according to the health minister she's believed to have contracted the disease from the infected semen of her husband who was himself an able a survivor. nurse moment barry mckee has experienced past evil outbreaks in this temporary wards outside key to a hospital in temple suspected abler cases will be isolated upon arrival they have 4 rooms here no more. when beara fears the outbreak could be difficult to contain the government did not make the outbreak public until 4 days after the able a patient died. then was that. if the government had released the result on the same day and locked down all contacts the disease wouldn't have spread like this with the pentagon today and. instead the highly infectious body was buried in the traditional manner which in congo means many relatives touching the body more than 70 contacts have been tracked by the ministry of health since that one school truthy we risk our lives we are here at the frontline because we take care of all the sick

total but our numbers are growing in the cars use raw materials mined in south america the democratic republic of congo and china these include lithium cobalt and rare earths needed in our batteries it minutely extracting and transporting these materials is an environmental nightmare often carried out under inhumane conditions. their reserves are abundant studies show that worldwide deposits of these materials could meet demand for years to come. one good thing about us e-cards is that we don't emit greenhouse gases although manufacturing certainly does all my components still have to be produced but my power train only has $200.00 parts as opposed to a combustion engines $1400.00 where my electricity comes from is another huge issue renewable sources or fossil fuels the good news is that the share of green energy is growing which definitely plays in my favor as battery technology improves the range of e-commerce is increasing. right now it's rarely more than 500 kilometers and often way less finding a tracking station can also be an issue. as to our batteries 95 percent of them could be recycled in an

the democratic republic of congo and spain stay tuned for all that on exposure thanks for watching. why are people forced. 200 in trucks. i've lived there are many reasons to live and there are many.

and that was journalist i mean speaking to me earlier from you had gone well the democratic republic of congo has suffered years of conflict a complex web of armed groups controls the eastern part of the huge nation which is in central africa it's difficult for outsiders to visit but d.-w. . gained access to rebel held territory she met one woman bearing the scars of war bought a glimpse of heart. from now on it's what they called no man's land because not the government and also no specific rebel group controls this area that makes it also quite dangerous so right now i mean this is where begins and this is well also how quieting happens on a regular basis. we are on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap or being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes 6 of them raped her she was just 15 she'd already been married the same group that kille

the eastern democratic republic of congo is ruled by rival militias. women are among these rebel fighters 20 of them experienced abuses teenagers. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap or being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close to the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is mama for either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes 6 of them raped her she was just 15 she'd already been married the same group that killed her husband. and i felt defeated my life had defeated me i saw what they had done to me and how they killed my family i couldn't continue my life like it had been i mean really so i decided to become a fighter and drive them out. given the chance she'd shoot them on the spot she says when a former teacher began recruiting people to take revenge she joined him many in her groups of similar. it's a militia of traumatized damaged young people. they killed my father

. >> out of the 55 african countries here, it is only the democratic republic of congo that suspendedthe vaccine. this is a precautionary measure, looking at what was happening in europe, norway, and austria. one of the first european countries to temporarily suspend the rollout of the vaccine following the number of people reported to be having blood clots after being inoculated. we have seen countries like nigeria, kenya, where the government in this -- these countries have come out to say the vaccine is safe for use. echoing what was said by the who, the cdc, even the european medical agency, the benefits outweigh the risks currently being reported right now. looking at how the oxford astrazeneca vaccine has been touted as one safe for the country, they are advising people to use it, because the situation right now, we are better off using it than not using it. africa is not looking at the rolling out of vaccines as a sprinting approach. we are rolling it out in phases, even though critics say the continent doesn't have a problem in rolling out vaccines because of the mass vaccinat

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i bought the won't look so why the war in the democratic republic of congo continues and the number of rape victims is rising every day. and i just thought that was showing which. was is. so my own but that would be my dream that one day get there and i can experience that real peace let's see if something has to happen now to stop the sexual violence against women and children so that they can live and prosper so that their dignity is respected and that these surgeries and there's no longer needed that is a wish. there's a 5. easy answer half peace and healing when victims receive justice and so nobel peace prize winner johnny mccuaig fight song. i. thank. i thank you while the women continue to hope and pray to god to bring peace to that country so. i. leave it to em good to good. life. so they could. researchers say that it's just the beginning. close to one virus that could trigger a pandemic. be the last. to 60 percent of all diseases already originate from animals how does this happen and what you need to do to prevent it turgid it. in 30 minutes on d w last part that advocates f

well the democratic republic of congo has suffered years of conflict dating back to the massive refugee crisis and spillover from the 994 genocide in neighboring rwanda a complex web of armed groups now controls the eastern part of the huge country in central africa it's difficult for outsiders to visit there but mario games rare access to rebel held territory she met one woman who's bearing the scars of war but with a glimpse of hope from now on it's what they call its no man's land because not the government and also no specific rebel group controls this area that makes it also quite dangerous the right i mean this is. begins. on a regular basis. we're on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them as. she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the men killed her parents with machetes 6 of them raped her she was just 15 she'd already been married the same group had killed her husband.

oregon public health is monitoring for people who returned from guinea and the democratic republic of congon west africa earlier this month. places where there are now ebola outbreaks and deaths. state health leaders here in oregon today refused to identify any information about the travelers. i asked oregon health leaders. what about ainline passengers who wonder if they were potentially exposed to the virus minimal risk. know it gets intially too. >> people who were traveling on the plane with these folks and left the person became ill because a person can't infect somebody else when they are asymptomatic when they haven't become ill. >> ebola is less contagious than other viral diseases like covid because ebola is not airborne if they have already quarantined asymptomatic, people who are. >> at risk of exposure the overall risk of transmission. our community is very low. >> doctor bill mister says if a case of ebola does develop in oregon. healthcare workers are much better prepared to handle it based on experience treating covid patients think that we have learned so much since then abo

19 vaccine have a safety concerns among them now the netherlands bulgaria island i am a democratic republic of congo they stopped giving the shot following reports of an increased risk of blood clots but astra zeneca insists there is no evidence to support that the world health organization is also urging countries to continue using the vaccine. you know and i was put the pos the program where we put one of your questions to ask science correspondent test their equator. kevin 1000 is transmitted to the terrorist house so why do health care all that protective clothing. personal protective equipment or more precisely shortages of it has been an ongoing issue for for many countries since the start of this pandemic p p e for health care workers includes a wide range of gear from 6 to face shields to gloves to gallo nets and the point behind all of those products is to provide a barrier between what you want to keep out which in this case is a respiratory pathogen transmitted primarily the aerosols through the air and the person wearing the p.p. either however c.d.c. recommendations for people taking ca

is saying it will put $30000000.00 towards ebola assistance in the democratic republic of congo and guinea several countries and international organizations have been holding a virtual summit on the continuing threat of the disease in parts of africa regional leaders have also been urged to stick by their promise to contribute to a pool of 2000000 health care workers to deal with future health emergencies at least 9 people have died from ebola and guinea and 6 in the democratic republic of congo since february george alfred has their bows the world health organization's representative to guinea he said the w.h.o. and african union members showed real unity at the summits. i think their. discussion on the freight of. pandemics came out pretty strong commitments from member states of temperature will be actually turned you know and also in order for coordination at global regional and country level and investment in universal health coverage and security as means to 'd secure who. coming years. the lessons learned from 2014 to 20 cities in an epidemic way reflects that on and lot of experien

is saying it will put $30000000.00 towards ebola assistance in the democratic republic of congo and guinea several countries and international organizations have been holding a virtual summit on the continuing threat of the disease and parts of africa regional leaders have also been urged to stick by their promise to contribute to a pool of 2000000 health care workers to deal with future health emergencies at least 9 people have died from ebola in guinea and 6 in the democratic republic of congo since february let's speak to george alfred who is the world health organization's representative to guinea he's joining us from the capital thanks very much for speaking to us on al-jazeera you yourself attended that virtual summit with the international organizations like the w.h.o. and c.d.c. . what do you think came out affects. thank you very much i think. this question on the threat of. pandemics came out strong commitments from member states of. the actually can you know and also. coordination not group regional and country level and investments in. security. means to secure who. come in yes

our next report takes us to north keevil province in the democratic republic of congo activists in the capital city a working to raise awareness of covert 19 because many people don't believe the virus poses a serious threat to them the country as a whole has been spared the worst of the pandemic it's officially reports of 700 deaths in just over 20000 cases but it's feared the misconception of the pandemic could cause the situation to change. benedikt my nagle is 66 years old and diabetic when she arrived at the hospital she was weak and needed oxygen for 5 days 6 days he's exposed to have c b r 4 but we. got this he is improving very well. dr i'm wondering dan miller is the only emergency physician at he africa and funded hospital in goma in eastern congo in the past week he received 5 covert patients 3 of them severe cases the doctors cleft the case numbers compared to countries like south africa having b.c. if we'd have that here in goma or in the country i think that would be cut to struck because we are not well prepared to receive a big number of sick people working for the my l

the next report takes us to north keevil province in the democratic republic of congo activists in the capital city of goma a working to raise awareness of covert 19 because many people don't believe the virus poses a serious threat to them the country as a whole has been spared the worst of the pandemic it's officially reports of 700 deaths in just over 20000 cases but it's feared the misconception of the pandemic could cause the situation to change. benedikt my name is 66 years old and diabetic when she arrived at the hospital she was weak and needed oxygen for 5 days 6 days he's exposed to her c.b.s. but we. got this he is improving very well. dr i'm wondering is the only emergency physician and he africa and funded hospital in goma in eastern congo in the past week he received 5 covert patients 3 of them severe cases the doctors cleanse the case numbers compared to countries like south africa some of the b.b.c. if we'd have that here in goma or in the country i think that will be cut dystrophin because we are not well prepared to receive a big number of sick people working for me m

the eastern democratic republic of congo its roots by rival militias. women or remove these rebel fighters 20 of them experienced abuse as teenagers. we are on foot the beauty of the landscape cannot distract from the constant fear of kidnap or being caught up in fighting. as soon as we get close the rebel militia sends an escort to take us to that base. one of them is mummify either she joined the militia almost 20 years ago after another group attacked her village the man killed her parents with machetes 6 of them raped her she was just 15 she'd already been married the same group had killed her husband. i felt defeated my life had defeated me i saw what they had done to me and how they killed my family i couldn't continue my life like it had been i mean really so i decided to become a fighter and drive them out. given the chance she'd shoot them on the spot she says when a former teacher began recruiting people to take revenge she joined him many in her group survived similar. it's a militia of traumatized damaged young people. they killed my father t