Cover of Consuming the Congo

Book 2011

Consuming the Congo

3 readers

Publisher
Lawrence Hill Books
Language
English
Published
2011
  • Violence against
  • Rape victims
  • Mines and mineral resources
  • International Criminal Court
  • Ethnic relations
  • Massacres
  • Genocide
  • Children

Much of the war-torn country has largely become lawless, overrun by warlords who exploit and murder the population for their own gain. Delving into the history of the former Belgian colony, this book exposes the horror of day-to-day life in the Congo, largely precipitated by colonial exploitation and internal strife after gaining independence. It offers not only a view into the dire situation but also examines how the Western world, a part of the problem, can become a part of the solution.