The Deadliest War in the World

Congo needs help, and the first step toward that is focusing media attention [June 5]. The Congolese have suffered in silence and had their plight ignored for far too long. In fact, the nation seems to have a history of silence. Many people did not know about the atrocities committed during the rule of Belgium's King Leopold II, and many do not know what is going on today. Thank you for bringing attention to a place that dearly needs it. Your story was extremely moving, and I have not been able to stop thinking about it. I hope readers will be...

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