Hundreds of women were raped and burned to death after militants raided a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hundreds of Congolese women were raped and burnt alive after Rwandan-backed militants raided a prison. The female inmates were attacked in their wing inside Goma’s Munzenze prison during a mass ...

Congolese forces have also been accused of sexual violence as fighting rages on in the region, Laurence said, adding the U.N. is verifying reports that Congolese troops raped 52 women in South Kivu.

adding the U.N. is verifying reports that Congolese troops raped 52 women in South Kivu. Goma’s capture has brought humanitarian operations to “a standstill, cutting off a vital lifeline for ...

"We are verifying reports that 52 women were raped by Congolese troops in ... sexual violence much further," Laurence said.