“We are also going through hard times in our country but we also want to help our brothers and sisters in Saarland. They help us every time we are in difficulties. That’s why we thought we should not be silent.” — Kambale Kilumbiro Martin

US approves UN use of force to protect civilians in conflict – Edith M. Lederer, AP – read

“One of the most dangerous jobs” – BBC – watch

Congo to select developer for Inga 3 hydropower plant by October – Aaron Ross, Reuters – read

Congo state miner says not informed of Freeport’s copper mine sale – Aaron Ross, Reuters – read

France calls for DR Congo elections after controversial ruling – AFP – read

Top Congo court says Kabila would stay in power if election delayed – Amedee Mwarabu Kiboko, Reuters – read

Congo lurches toward a new crisis as leader tries to crush a rival – Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times – read

Rwanda aids Burundi rebels, North Korea arms Congo – U.N. experts – Michelle Nichols, Reuters – read

UN concerned over regrouping of Ugandan rebels in DR Congo – News Ghana – read

Three Red Cross staff kidnapped in Congo are free: ICRC
 – Marine Pennetier, Reuters – read

Mujyambere’s arrest and the politics of the tackling FDLR – Christoph Vogel – read

Ensler puts her life on stage – Colleen Walsh, Harvard Gazette – read

Report: Nearly 41 million people internally displaced globally – Wayne Lee, Voice of America – read