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Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC
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As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves
- As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves
Key Takeaways
- Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC
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Total: 1 source•Published: 57m ago•Last Updated: 1m ago
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Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Factuality: High 100%
Ownership: Al Jazeera (Public/State)
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