Response to Emily Webb

As you rightly state, The Kivu War broke out in the eastern Democratic Republic of the

Congo (DRC) in the mid-1990s, after a flow of Rwandan genocide refugees. The conflict

involves multiple armed groups contending for control of territory, natural resources, and power,

and it has been worsened by outside parties such as neighboring countries, international criminal

networks, and global demand for minerals(Thévoz and Lemay-Hebert 2019, 472). Despite

repeated efforts, the conflict has resulted in widespread displacement, breaches of human rights,

and instability in the region, and its conclusion has been very difficult. Millions of people in the

region continue to suffer as a result of the violence.

True to your claim I also noted that the UN involvement has had some negative impact to

the war in a mixed up consequences. Human Rights: During the war, the UN has endeavored to

record human rights violations and has advocated for victims' justice and responsibility

(Reyntjens 2009, 142). United Nations investigations and reports have raised awareness of the

scope and nature of crimes committed and resulted in the sentencing of a few culprits.

I can also say, the UN's involvement in the Kivu War has resulted in a variety of

beneficial outcomes, including civilian protection and assistance with political debate and human

rights. Yet, the UN has been chastised for its handling of the crisis, and the situation remains

delicate and difficult.

Bibliography

Reyntjens, F. (2009). The Great African War: Congo and Regional Geopolitics, 1996-2006.

Cambridge University Press.

Thévoz, S., & Lemay-Hebert, N. (2019). The United Nations and the Kivu Conflict: A Case

Study of Intervention in Contemporary African Conflicts. Journal of Conflict and

Security Law, 24(3), 459-484. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcsl/krz012