C'est ne pas possible

How did rebels rape 200 women just miles from UN base in Congo? - The Independent
 
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/how-did-rebels-rape-200-women-just-miles-from-un-base-in-congo-2063258.html

This article questions the effectiveness and the point in the UN peacekeeping mission currently in the DR Congo (and arguably other countries as well).


Is the UN in Congo to help? To keep the peace? To serve and protect?

Who are they there to help? Where is the peace? Who are they serving?

Something I missed

Pope urges world to end DR Congo suffering
This was published almost a month ago... And I just read it today. I'm a bit behind.

However, a UN pullout now, would likely create more insecurity, allow for more violence and undermine the upcoming elections... Whenever they will actually take place (we are hearing it's been delayed again, to 2013, per President Kabila)...