Billions Invested | Nothing Gained by UN | Rape of Congo Women Continues Unabated
Beyond the Veil| “Grandsons!” she yelled. “Get off me!” These are the words of Congolese woman Anna Mburano, an 80-year-old grandmother raped recently by four armed men. Ms Mburano is one of over 200 women raped in the Congo, in a flurry of manhandling the past few weeks.
Despite 10 years of experience and billions of dollars invested by developed nations, the UN cannot keep the women safe. Many believe that the rape of women in the Congo is a prime example of investing immeasureable amounts of money in peacekeeping forces that accomplish nothing, as far as the women are concerned.
Liberal pundits will analyze brutalities in the Congo as being an ideological form of post-colonial, socially-demeaning societal residue that rests solely on the shoulders of Western nations. Could we suggest that Congo is a vastly wealthy nation, and the fighting is about money and control of wealth? Women are collateral damage and weapons of war, in a nightmare waged by greedy men fighting each other to the death.
Of course, we have bad dudes working for Western corporations, and Western consumers only to happy to buy products made with Congo wealth. But Congolese men are leading this war that rapes women to serve male egos and competitive spirits hungry for plunder. And no institution in the world is able to keep the women safe. Today’s update via NYTimes.
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I wonder what Anna Mburano, the 80 year old grandmother would like to say to Sec. of State Hillary Clinton about her rape.. I doubt that she takes much refuge in the statement by Sec. Clinton about the long night. I wonder if she will see the day that Sec. Clinton refers to. Following is the statement by Sec. Clinton on her visit to the Congo .Secretary Clinton says: There is an old Congolese proverb that says, “No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come.” The day must come when the women of the eastern Congo can walk freely again, to tend their fields, play with their children and collect firewood and water without fear. They live in a region of unrivaled natural beauty and rich resources. They are strong and resilient. They could, if given the opportunity, drive economic and social progress that would make their country both peaceful and prosperous.,,,,,,,,,How many women and children must be killed and raped before we do something.? MAY I SUGGEST THAT WE QUIT BUYING AND SUPPORTING COMPANIES THAT BUY GOODS FROM THE CONGO. Yes i understand that may hurt the very people that need our help, but a short sustained effort by the whole world might have so effect....Something must be done now.
Working together, we will banish sexual violence into the dark past, where it belongs, and help the Congolese people seize the opportunities of a new day. via People.