The Democratic Republic of Congo, "Rape Capital of the World"

The Democratic Republic of Congo, "Rape Capital of the World"

(Al Jazeera English: October 22, 2009) This special report looks at the epidemic of rape and sexual crimes and their horrific aftermath in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a troubled nation dubbed the "Rape Capital of the World" by the U.N. Also covered are battles in Somalia following an attack on Mogadishu's airport, potential setbacks for the Iranian nuclear deal, and yet another typhoon is headed for the Philippines.

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