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The Taliban’s one-year anniversary in Afghanistan: no relief in sight for the Afghan people

As the August 15 one-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan approached, what was touted as good news for the United States turned out to be ominous for the Afghan people. On July 31, the head of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahri, was killed in his Kabul residence by a US drone.
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Sep 06, 2022
Paul Fishstein
Afghanistan, US policy, humanitarian assistance, Afghan banking
Humanitarian Crises

Congolese Seek Democratic Politicians: Between a Thirst for Accountability and Social Dissatisfaction

In this new survey report, Congolese Seek Democratic Politicians: Between a Thirst for Accountability and Social Dissatisfaction, the Congo Research Group (CRG) and Ebuteli, its research partner in the DRC, with the Bureau d'études, de recherche et de consulting international (Berci), note a persistent distrust of institutions and a decried security policy.

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Aug 30, 2022
Congo Research Group

Perception of women in politics: Are the Congolese ready to elect a female president of the Republic?

In this new analysis, the Congo Research Group and Ebuteli, its research partner in the DRC, along with the Bureau d’études, de recherche et de consulting international (BERCI) reveals three major lessons about women in the Congolese political arena based on a survey conducted between April and May 2022.

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Aug 24, 2022
Congo Research Group

2023 Elections: The Congolese have No Illusions

The Congo Research Group and Ebuteli, its research partner in the DRC, along with the Bureau d’études, de recherche et de consulting international (BERCI) discuss Congolese sentiments on the upcoming 2023 elections in their latest analysis note, 2023 elections: The Congolese have no illusions based on a survey conducted between April and May 2022.

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Aug 19, 2022
Congo Research Group

State of Siege: Congolese Increasingly Concerned by Security Situation

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been experiencing tensions between MONUSCO and the population for several days. Faced with the deterioration of the security situation in the country’s eastern region, the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force is accused of not protecting civilians. Deployed in the DRC since 2000, MONUSCO has seen a marked decline in public opinion of its image.

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Aug 05, 2022
Congo Research Group

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