Patterns of sexual violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: reports from survivors presenting to Panzi Hospital in 2006

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite the signing of international peace agreements, a deadly war continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and sexual violence is a prominent modus operandi of many military groups operating in the region.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Lipton Robert I, Mukwege Denis, Scott Jennifer A, Bartels Susan A, VanRooyen Michael J, Leaning Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Online Access:http://www.conflictandhealth.com/content/4/1/9