Congo LRA Massacre: How Do We Help?

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The discussion centers on the atrocities committed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Congo, highlighting the indifference of the global community towards such events. The LRA has reportedly killed approximately 900 individuals, drawing a comparison to the 1,000 deaths during the invasion of Kuwait. The conversation questions the moral responsibility of nations, particularly the United States, in addressing these humanitarian crises, emphasizing a disconnect between local and global awareness of violence in Africa.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and its historical context
  • Familiarity with international humanitarian law and intervention ethics
  • Knowledge of the geopolitical landscape of Africa
  • Awareness of media influence on public perception of global issues
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  • Research the impact of the LRA on Congolese society and regional stability
  • Investigate international responses to humanitarian crises in Africa
  • Examine case studies of successful interventions in similar conflicts
  • Explore the role of media in shaping public opinion on global atrocities
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This discussion is beneficial for humanitarian aid workers, international relations scholars, and anyone interested in the ethical implications of foreign intervention in conflict zones.

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Stories like this bring me back into perspective when we get overly passionate about something like our healthcare. I think we should feel guilty about the general populous ignoring true atrocities like this. If it's not in your backyard, no one really cares. I wonder if the LRA has killed more than Saddam.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/03/28/congo.massacre/index.html?hpt=T1

What do you think the future of Africa is? I feel we're going to have flying cars soon and they'll still be in the stone age.
 
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You can easily look it up. The LAR has killed about 900 people so far, and 1000 died in the invasion of Kuwait (which surely nobody doubts he is responsible for).
 
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