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In History / High School | 2014-10-06

True or False:

The Democratic Republic of the Congo avoided conflict and civil war after receiving independence from Belgium.

Asked by JasmineNesmith529

Answer (3)

False, The Democratic Republic of the Congo or the DRC has been the seen of one of the worst civil wars in modern history. Massive conflict erupted in the DRC in the late 90s and raged into the 2000s. Violence still occurs today as a result of the instability and leftovers of years of violent conflict.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

I think it’s false I’m sorry if wrong

Answered by pammanzanares | 2024-06-12

The statement is false; the DRC did not avoid conflict after independence. Political struggles and civil wars have marked its history since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960. Ongoing violence and instability continue to affect the country to this day.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-09-25

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