EVENT: Rights Bites with Koen Vlassenroot: How to understand the escalation of the Congo conflict?

RITES BITES WITH KOEN VLASSENROOT: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE ESCALATION OF THE CONGO CONFLICT?

In this seminar, Koen will delve into the history of conflict in eastern Congo, its complexities and its main players.

Date: February 28, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 12:00–13:00
Location: 3rd Floor, John Vincke, Technicum 1, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, UFO Campus, Ghent University.

ABSTRACT:
The military capture of the city of Goma by the M23 rebels came as a surprise to many. Meanwhile, this movement has rapidly expanded its area of control, mounting the pressure on the Congolese regime itself. Where did this sudden escalation come from? Are there parallels with previous Congolese wars? What is the attitude of the wider international community? Why has no lasting solution to this conflict been found so far? This seminar will delve into the history of conflict in eastern Congo, its complexities, and its main players.

This seminar is organized by the UGent Human Rights Research Network in collaboration with the Conflict Research Group.

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Admission is free but registration is required. click HERE.