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Sexual assaults against women continue in refugee camps in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many women in the camp stated that armed people abused and sexually assaulted them, while many others were reluctant to speak.

Niyibizi Gafumberi, a victim in the camp, said that she was raped and then stabbed by gunmen on her way to buy some firewood. She also said that her child starved to death and that she did not have the money to meet her needs.

Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, stated that she discussed the problem with the regional governor and that they will cooperate with the state and central governments to find a solution. She also stated that they documented 701 cases of sexual violence last year and that most of the victims did not report due to social pressure.

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit

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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”

Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.

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