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The world must not look away from Congo (Photo: EUFOR RD Congo)

What else must happen in Congo before the EU really helps?

Fighting in eastern Congo continues to put the lives of thousands at risk. The need for an urgent response only grows. But Europe shamefully continues to fail to take the kind of action that is most needed - sending in a rapid-response military mission.

France, currently sitting at the EU's helm, has prioritised strengthening Europe's role as a world leader in protecting civilians. The EU's standby forces, known as battlegroups - a key element of the EU's crisis management ambitions - h...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The world must not look away from Congo (Photo: EUFOR RD Congo)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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