3+-+Current+Event+and+Colonialism

How do the causes of this event link back to colonialism? This is your thesis statement of the entire project. Remember what you have learned about creating a strong thesis statement.
 * Find an event that has taken place in your country within the last 2 years. It is preferred if this event is ongoing. Summarize the who, what, when, where, and how of this event.
 * What caused this event?

Over this past year there has been an outbreak of violence to the east side of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the month of January to the summer in July, this year has been a tragic few months for Congo and its people. The reason for these out breaks are because of the rebellious acts of others around Congo. These criminal acts are being done through rape, looting, and use of forced labour.

The cause for these events are because of the rebels who are going out against the anti-rebels of the Congo area. > || http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/Congo%20republic.jpg ||
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This event can affect other nations (mainly) around Congo because the violence of others in Congo can spread to other countries too.The western countries have responed to this as a horrible and tragic time. And i think their responses are appropriate because of the situation that Congo is in is serious. I'm sure that this event will shape this country in a more positive way once they take things under control because it will make the law enforcement a bit stronger and more strict with how they run they're country.