In Run-Up to Clinton's Congo Trip, Enough Policy Advisor Pinpoints U.S. Priorities

Secretary Clinton’s visit to Congo next week presents a much-needed opportunity to redirect attention to the world’s deadliest conflict – the more than 10-year war in eastern Congo that has left an estimated 5.4 million people dead since 1998 and, by some accounts, resulted in 1 in 3 women falling victim to sexual violence. The Center for American Progress posted a useful segment of the video series Ask the Expert featuring Enough policy advisor Colin Thomas-Jensen. Colin provides a useful update about the current strategy for dealing with the symptoms of the crisis and makes the case for the U.S. to lead a more holistic effort that takes on the root causes of Congo’s crisis.

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• Eastern Congo
• Conflict Minerals
• Sexual and Gender Based Violence