DR Congo militia rape students on eve of exams

Ogyem SolomonSeptember 1, 2020

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Armed militia attacked a school and raped female students on the eve of their examinations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The men attacked an examination centre housing 35 final year students in Isiro town, the capital of Haut-Uélé province.

Local authorities said some female students were raped during the attack.

The students went on to sit for the examinations on Monday, according to a priest in the area.

Hundreds of students fled after another attack near another examination centre, according to AFP news agency.

Some 700 students and teachers fled after the attack near the border with South Sudan.

The militia wanted to sabotage the exams; the agency quotes a local army spokesperson Dieudonne Kasereka as saying.

Source: bbc.com

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Ogyem SolomonSeptember 1, 2020

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.