The Disturbing Use of Rape in the DRC | Woman with Gloria Steinem

[@Supamav11]

I will never understand the act of shaming and disowning women for being victims of sexual violence.

[@CraiiZeD]

literally their mans couldn’t protect them and then they cast them away, its more shameful that the husbands allow it.

[@emilynelson5985]

This should be higher up

[@spasticbrit]

Spoiled goods, stop being a simp

[@VladmirPoopN]

Archaic patriarchy and classism, mixed with religious culture "Something bad happened to you ? Well, now you are forever cursed because God must hate you for a reason🤷‍♀️"

[@pixality7902]

I do. It makes it so they are afraid to speak out when they are victims. It must be assumed the people who perpetuate such a culture do so because they want cover for their own vile behavior.

[@Adrian-Sko]

Gang raping a child is some next-level unbelievable cruelty. This was a gut-wrenching documentary.

[@poppajwalker9344]

People of this ilk are coming to your country by the thousands

[@richarddawkins4607]

a ish was 9 and maria qubtia was a gift from egyptian ruler

[@richarddawkins4607]

go try read ko ran and had ith, and you will find the an swer and just ification of that

[@TaharkahX]

Thank you for this comment. It let me know this video isn't for me. I appreciate it, friend. That would've bothered me.

[@missaamane8580]

They were sexually assulted!!! Shunned? Wow how ignorant. This it soooooo sad.

[@beline-rp7he]

The ugly side is when elders tell you that you can't judge men because that is his nature but blame women because she was victim, disgusting

[@CătălinaMaria1896]

I hate victim blaming

[@nicholaslogan6840]

These men are not only committing horrible acts of violence against women, but against society by perpetuating this patriarchal culture which enshrines their behavior, portraying it as a reflection of their natural state rather than understanding it as something they are participating in.

[@morelorel]

So sick

[@morelorel]

@@CătălinaMaria1896me too

[@oooollllmmmm0987]

I was mortified by disgusting smile on the leader of rebels when he said that he cannot control all his troupes. That’s say it all. He have seen the rapes, he might have even participate in them or encourage them. This is seriously fucked up.

[@icydevil_9006]

“I failed as a parent to protect you, now I will disown you” wtf kind of logic is that

[@stephaniejohnson1972]

exactly !

[@strrlaces]

Shame

[@viderevero1338]

Very warped sense of parentage. Like your innocent object has been sullied, and now you have to toss it because it's dirty.

[@MsFallenPrime]

@@viderevero1338 well it kind of is.

[@princessglandy6776]

Wtf 🤦‍♀️

[@conni2you]

Seeing a little six-year-olds tiny legs and feet in gynecological stirrups immediately brought tears to my eyes. How can anyone have arousing thoughts about a child? She’s barely school age. My heart breaks for her… For anybody who has suffered through being sexually assaulted in any way.

[@ss-99995]

It's less about sexual urges and more about psychological war.Enemy men are sodomised or castrated for the same reason by these kind of groups.

[@OliverNorth9729]

*Stop trying to change their culture!*

[@conni2you]

@@OliverNorth9729 Huh? What are you even talking about? What is what I said or the person that commented before you have to do with their culture?

[@jaguska368]

@@OliverNorth9729 are you stupid or what?

[@abeeromesele4331]

@@OliverNorth9729 raping a child is not culture and even if it is it’s disgraceful. I bet you go places to get underage sex don’t you?

[@JaysonBernardo-ch9fv]

Idc how you were raised disowning a child because they were raped is a special kind of twisted

[@gabrielleabraham5773]

It’s very much twisted

[@Pleebixx]

adoption is the same thing.

[@PrettyGhostX]

For sure twisted sick! But that is their "culture". For us in west where Christianity was the religion, there was so much fu**ed up things going on as a whole but then it evolved and became more "human". I can only hope this for other countries with "old" thinking ways. Im NOT defending any abuse, violence in ANY WAY, NO!! Absolutely NOT! I live in Sweden and even if we now are more "civilized" than hundreds of years ago, there was some extremely bad and even hard to believe things going on, because it's so far fetched from where we're now. Maybe some countries, sadly have a harder and longer road to go for it to become more human.

[@olivevatten2878]

⁠@@PrettyGhostXwhat kinda of benevolent scientific racism is this? Let’s not forget that what caused these dominoes to fall. Colonialism can take a lot of the blame here. Sometimes it feels like people from Europe can’t understand that and thinks problems in Africa exist in a vacuum.

[@vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw9]

​@@PrettyGhostX what?

[@Alex-wo6jo]

that six year old child who was brutalized hit hard. absolutely devastating.

[@richarddawkins4607]

go read ko ran and had ith

[@DutchNewbJr]

bible@@richarddawkins4607

[@carlosm.3426]

@@richarddawkins4607 for what? Tutsi are majority christians, and we arent living in the past, no need to justify this based on some other religion, weirdo

[@naboudi1472]

@@richarddawkins4607Do you realize rapists exists whenever they’re muslims, christians, atheists, men women…?

[@richarddawkins4607]

@@carlosm.3426 then u know nothing about is l a m

[@rachealballiu9260]

The way that male leader laughed and smiled was pure evil the cause of all this.

[@serena3673]

I know right. His audacity to say that he can't control his soldiers. The only man in this video who seems to care is doctor. Even the vice president seemed emotionally distant and aloof, talking about crowning achievements.

[@mindsuretherapyprograms2480]

yes it was very disturbing. He was amused

[@Waimapu_Wahine]

He had done it too. That response said it all to me

[@Heegooat]

He works for the Congolese army. The true source of terror for its own citizens. M23 is mostly DRCs army. A snake that eats its own tail forever and ever

[@WakandaleezaRazz]

ITS BLATT CULCHA ✊🏿🏀

[@tawandathurman886]

When asked. Does he believe his men could be raping as well. His response was chilling. I am speechless. This is so sad. My heart goes out to these brave women.

[@justahuman97]

He probably took part in it as well.

[@tawandathurman886]

@@justahuman97 I would not be surprised. A devil. Is not far away.

[@december8538]

Yeah that was...pauseworthy. The thing is...what could you do? They're the only protection you have against probably much worse armed groups out there, straight predators.

[@samaraisnt]

of course they do. Y’all are blind and buying his obfuscation. fyi they sell soldiers on war by saying “you get to enjoy unlimited r4pes!” yes, really. They even encourage it. Russian armies were taught to do it and sent out with condoms and erections…it’s literally everywhere just look up any army +r a p e. That’s why war is evil and you should never trust a soldier just because they “served.”

[@Nathaniel64]

I knew she was truly a mother when she wiped away the tears from that poor woman’s face. Either man or Woman we all need that person in our lives when we have been hurt so bad. The dignity she gives truly makes her a mother.

[@BakeXlove11]

I thought the same thing about her. This video had me in tears. It's also very sad to find out, at the end of the video, that she passed away.

[@mrtoxicx]

As a 16-year-old who survived in Congo, I still have trauma to this day. May the lord deliver his people😔

[@richarddawkins4607]

aisa was 9

[@KantoCafe715]

@@richarddawkins4607she was also 9 when she was in Congo

[@enchantingwaterstarot1663]

Vaccine damage has a lot to do with this and their water poisoning plus air chemtrails..is why so many men are violent and aggressive .. its the one common factor.. alongside the people funding them with guns.. manufactured in the United States

[@Findpepperbridge]

I’m so glad you are here!

[@WakandaleezaRazz]

DA PEEPO 👩🏿‍🦲

[@andreasheld2362]

Those women and children have no more tears left to cry.

[@EsiriE]

That's what's soo heart breaking about this too.

[@t3enaged1rtb4g]

Its so heartbreaking😢

[@Kaykay8080-j6x]

1694cgrnt What do you mean?

[@jewelsbyk]

Your words brought tears to my eyes 😢

[@shania9528]

10:45- that slow, knowing smirk. Disgusting. It tells you everything. I bet he was also involved and complicit in absolute atrocities.

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

Of course he was

[@valentino3228]

He is evidently a child of satan, and that's why Africa is in the status it is nowadays.

[@carmellasidwell3809]

Sick!!! Pure evil !!

[@Mureirsa]

after then, they should have gotten the reporter out of there

[@Jeanjackettty]

100%

[@jennifersantos7307]

The way he laughs at her when she questions him about if his soilders could have committed rapes in the villages as if it’s just apart of life is absolutely disgusting to me

[@miaomiaou_]

That six year old baby 😢😢 My mind cannot comprehend the cruelty of men.

[@Armelleee]

​@AndyGKaufmanall men!!. Patriachy! Something is wrong with your gender no matter the race!

[@alleycat616]

Men of all colors have committed such atrocities. Some may more often than others depending on the time and place in history sure, but still men of all types have done this all throughout history sadly.

[@benazirngwa3642]

@AndyGKaufmanNah its men in general. The Russian mercenaries are doing the same to the women and children in African countries that hired them for protection against rebels.

[@silasertbllemadsen7489]

@@benazirngwa3642 This is absolutely horrendous, but i dont think its fair to say its men in general. Its sick and disgusting men from underdeveloped countries.

[@Rootiga]

here it is, generalizing again... regards

[@canadianjake917]

Isobel Yeung's shoulders must hurt from single-handedly carrying this entire news network

[@dalirfarzan1694]

She's an incredible journalist, incredible woman, and an incredible beauty.

[@deathlarsen7502]

Bankrupt network now so it didn't work

[@LLace]

@@deathlarsen7502bankrupt ?

[@LLace]

For real . Isobel is amazing 😊

[@g.h.7661]

She’s amazing

[@live.life.on.purpose]

Even in this country women and girls are shamed. A friend of mine was raped by a family member at the age of 5 the US. The adult male violator was protected by family while she grew up being labeled a whore and a troublemaker. 😞 I am so sorry these women and women all over the world endure such pain and suffering at the hands of men. My prayer is that men will learn to protect and nurture women.

[@masterlightjames950]

Parents should raise good sons and daughters

[@Shineynsparkles]

The reason for feminism

[@richarddawkins4607]

go try read ko ran and had ith, and you will find the answer and justification of that...

[@melusine826]

I'd rather men just left us alone. Who do we need protecting from but men???

[@shottakush8404]

@@Shineynsparkles yeah and I guess also the reason for false allegations, which seems to be way more common nowadays than the actual deed

[@Ashleyofthewolves]

Being ra*ed by twenty men also tortured and being left for dead among your deceased family...the trauma that poor woman survived i have no words...

[@MrsKingdomCitizen]

This was hands down THE MOST the most depressing thing I've ever watched. This world ain't sh*t.

[@stephaniejohnson1972]

So true, it is utterly disturbing to say the least, It made me reflect on how messed up the world really is.

[@kerenbause1818]

as a Congolese Women who was raised in the US this hurts me so bad

[@tawandathurman886]

I am so sorry 😞

[@Cathyc37373]

I am sorry may Allah save Congo ❤

[@eenchantress5113]

Same.

[@سلامہريکے]

u should be grateful ur in the US

[@sannmayy]

​@@سلامہريکے You too considering you stole it

[@cydneyb707]

I'm never complaining about anything ever again. May these evil men be brought to justice

[@H-youtube7]

Same way.

[@Chaquita_T]

In the name of Jesus Amen

[@mariambaraka3353]

@@Chaquita_T Jesus won’t do anything. Where was he when that child was abo$$$ed?

[@Chaquita_T]

@mariambaraka3353 people's evil ways has nothing to do with Yahweh or his son Yeshua (Jesus), it's the Devil who comes to steal, kill & destroy, (John 10:10) understand that all forms of wickedness is of the Enemy his whole agenda is to have people think and feel bitter feelings that you've expressed, and blame God for the wickedness that happens, I suggest you read Ephesians 6, and pray to God ask him to give you an understanding of things that don't make sense, TRY GOD

[@AmyBauer-ql7dw]

@@Chaquita_T F*ck your god or Yahweh or Allah or whatever you want to call him - IF he even exists. He seems to interfere whenever he feels like it. So, why can't he interfere when things like this happens?

[@domdom1304]

As a goat, sheep or even an insect you will have a better life than a lot of women who walked or crawled this earth

[@MegaGraceiscool]

Damn it hurts how right you are

[@joechucks1555]

I hope you’re not including women in the west. For the 3rd world countries i agree

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

True. No matter where on the earth you live- from china, America to the Congo. If only women could band together to protect one another- instead of falling victim to male chauvinism and competing against each other for a man’s approval. It saddens me. But what can we do?

[@sha-ne6jx]

@@joechucks1555what are you talking about? A lot of women in the west are treated terribly, it is not just about being a 3rd world country.

[@daviedood2503]

​@@sha-ne6jxno they're not! They're entitled bratty and think they're better than everyone saying they deserve a guy that makes $500,000 a year while offering nothing but 🍑 in return. 🙄 lonely fan accts to lure in average guys that don't even get seen bc they don't make 6 figures a year. 99% of America isn't like junkies living on Skid Row in Cali bro. 🙄

[@zack7438]

Patriarchal beliefs across Africa are largely to blame for this. In most African countries, women are not treated with the respect they deserve, not to mention the incompetence of most African leaders. As an African, sometimes it feels like being born on this continent was a curse, a punishment of some sort.

[@carlosm.3426]

Honestly, africans are good people with great family values, admirable people, but these type of things goes on in wars, sadly, USA for example also did the same thing in the Vietnam war, they would r*pe women and little girls, leaving a bunch of women pregnant, and those women were disowned by the Vietnam society, the Nazis did the same thing in Europe, the Spaniards did the same thing in Latin America. These war crimes have to stop all around the world

[@chickensalad3535]

I’m not African, but I genuinely struggle to fathom this level of misogyny. It is some of the worst evil I’ve ever heard of. These rapists are monstrous. I wish you safety and prosperity in Africa.

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

It happens elsewhere too. Its not just African countries. Look at the Middle East.

[@MPPG663]

​@@katerinagiannioudi401I was going to say the same. Especially the Middle East. If they could get away with it in the Western world, they'd be the same.

[@lanycera]

Unironically, in a lot of middle eastern countries women also aren't seen as equals - same with large parts of India. It's fucked up.@@katerinagiannioudi401

[@ramishrambarran3998]

I am a 68 year-old male, and my heart bleeds for these women ! They have lost all human feelings towards the mothers, daughters and sisters ! Their god is that little member of their torso ! I cry for the victims. Thank You Vice News ! Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@samuelrebecca9915]

As a woman who has lived in peace all my life I can't imagine the pain they will be feeling by constantly living in fear...I pray the victims of this dastardly crime find that peace they all desire 🙏❤

[@jaeundragriffin7319]

I will never understand how historically the victims are the ones that are shamed and even face the most consequences but the aggressors do not. It's vile.

[@alleycat616]

It’s truly maddening isn’t it.

[@maestoso47]

Misogyny at its worst.

[@XmXm999]

Why do you think it happens there? Not in Albania, Netherland, Canada? Why this countries?

[@Ephraim-ky5be]

@@XmXm999it happens everywhere. Women are usually asked why they didn't fight, how they were dressed etc and the perpetrator is rarely convicted even in the west. stop the blatant hypocrisy.

[@mrcocoloco7200]

​@@XmXm999Tell us what you think?

[@chickensalad3535]

@@XmXm999It happens everywhere, but it’s especially bad in Africa because the continent is very poor and primitive due to colonization.

[@anonymerdude4501]

@@chickensalad3535 Due to Africans and not due to colonization... Why is China not poor? What kind of mental gymnastics will you undertake now to find an excuse?

[@NyeKeeYah]

😢 I argue that these rapes are not happening because of the war but that they use the war only as an excuse to carry them out. I pray that they find peace.

[@g.h.7661]

None of it would be happening if the DRC didn’t despise their own women so vehemently that they literally did half the work for the apparent aggressors in tearing the place apart by shunning them & blaming every damn victim for decades

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

​@@g.h.7661 German women were r@ped by Russian soldiers at the end of WWII. It's estimated that "Russia left one million of its bastards behind" to quote one Soviet soldier. However, these German women were not shunned. My great-aunt by marriage had one of these babies and my great-uncle adopted him. They just kept their chins up and moved on in Germany - fully functioning members of society. The prevalence of the r@pes became obvious when a female journalist's book was posthumously published. The title was "Eine Frau in Berlin" (A Woman in Berlin). I highly recommend reading it. The German woman who wrote the book was intelligent, educated and resilient. The book changed my life.

[@NyeKeeYah]

@@jenniferlloyd9574 That's terrible. I'm so sorry she had to experience that.

[@KRW3321]

Tbh, I believe that they do these things simply because they want to and because they have the opportunity.

[@stephaniejohnson1972]

@@jenniferlloyd9574 Thank you for sharing this information.

[@skerdycat]

I’m struggling to understand how these women and VICTIMS are being the ones punished.

[@RazPerignon]

it's white ppls fault

[@marlboromaggi]

misogyny in the 'name of god'. also every war was fought on the backs of women. it's truly horrifying

[@moocha4030]

@@RazPerignon white people made up the two sexes.

[@CourageUnderFire87]

They are being victimized both the perpetrators and by their own families/ communities! The culture breeds sex offenders pretty much. This is a human violation!

[@melusine826]

Misogyny and patriarchy

[@pootytang475]

How he picks up that 6 year old after examining her telling her it’ll be ok😭😭 poor baby should never have to deal with that absolutely evil some people are💔

[@karenkazbah6246]

Seven children and her husband next to her 🤬How this woman survives daily is beyond me . I wouldn’t want to survive that I’m sorry . Heinous crimes and no security . It’s beyond me that their Govt won’t at least secure these citizens . Absolutely disgusting !

[@alleycat616]

Agreed I feel so awful for her 😢

[@bryn1063]

she's just living, and she was burned. She lost everything and now she's just left and was shamed, so disgusting, I wish that woman luck, this was filmed in 2016 so i hope she's doing better nowadays..

[@sylviaforest3001]

She said when she thinks about it she looses her mind it’s just so sad what happened to her I wish she can get mental help

[@kamillahdaniels9962]

I agree totally I wouldn’t want to survive such traumatic experiences 😢😢

[@karla5395]

I’m so sorry for these women and for many other women that have lived this atrocities 😔💔

[@richarddawkins4607]

a ish was 9 and maria qubtia was a gift from egyptian ruler

[@reek4062]

It's turning me on

[@wendypeeters7656]

​@@richarddawkins4607Aisha was six and youre claim about Marry is false, try again abdool

[@abeeromesele4331]

@@richarddawkins4607 what is the meaning of all the spam yapping that you are doing?

[@FransceneJK98]

@@richarddawkins4607get off the internet bro.

[@giga3132]

I was crying the whole video after hearing Georgetta’s story. I couldn’t process that physical and emotional torment. I wish I could comfort these women, but all I can really do is hope they find peace and remind them that they have sisters all over the world who heard and felt their story.

[@Godflakes]

men can be so desperately wicked

[@TtowneMs1013]

Men are pretty much despicable and callous. Care for nothing but instant gratification. 🤬🤬

[@btskiller6990]

God is cruel And this is Gods Plan, death and destruction. Adam and Eve had Kane and Abel, whom did Kane and Abel have children to? Other humans? From where? the timeline doesnt fit. First ever and only humans created by God were Adam and Eve. God stopped creating humans at Adam and Eve. did he create other humans aside from Adam and Eve? No mention of it though in the bible. Dont say Yes, Kane and Abel. Adam and Eve created Kane and Abel, not God. God created 2 humans,who would rather have sex and be sent to hell, then stay in heaven which is boring and strict as Church is x1000 humans created 8billion humans lol All the fun you enjoy with your family.will not exist in heaven youll be sitting on a church bench, quietly for Eternity. You wont have a special place next to God, unless he puts you before the popes and priests, youll be at the back, with the common souls. Commons souls are ones who claim God but sin daily and dont become a priest, monk etc.

[@btskiller6990]

How does a father push his children to the back of the pack in place of other children? I know the favoured children are succesful in career, the push backed children, are the 9th grade drop outs aka the commoners aka You. No cars, no fishing, no beer, no sports, Heaven sounds depressing, you wont last a month in the real world, definitely not for Eternity. I know cause you wont even commit to priesthood. Here on earth.

[@Armelleee]

​@AndyGKaufmanAll men!

[@sandisom23]

@@Armelleee No way, can't be "all men".

[@fallynharding6868]

R.I.P to Mama Masika🙏🏽🕊️❤️This is terrible and terrifying I’m so sorry this is happening to children and women.

[@99cham1]

As a man , I'm disgusted with my own kind. My heart is with these woman and children.

[@SnowTiger45]

Isobel Yeung is a brave and intelligent woman as well as being a phenomenal journalist. This story must have been extremely emotional for her (and her crew). We can see the pain on her face and the tears she was holding back as she was rightfully affected by the emotional stories of all these women and children who have been raped. Not only that but just being there also put her self in danger of the same potential outcome. Isobel goes where many other journalists won't even think of going and brings us the whole story directly from the mouths of those she interviews. Her own take is a summary of what she learns. I hope we can continue to see her for years to come but I hope even more that she never has to experience any of the horrors she's ever investigating.

[@georgeboehringer5530]

Let’s keep our white hands clean of it

[@donewiththeworld]

Sounds like you care more about the Journalist than the women who were raped. God.

[@PrinceYadav-zd9iu]

I can't believe a human can all do these horrific things

[@sosa41604]

It’s happening right now to Israeli women also unfortunately by palestineans

[@Rifatbinmaruf]

You got it other way around @@sosa41604

[@abellabarbie]

​@@sosa41604it's the opposite...

[@priiifrg]

​@@abellabarbie it's both.

[@kakobunny1099]

@@sosa41604stop spreading misinformation.

[@aidaofearth]

my womb was in pain watching this. the utter violation of women in this masculine world is so obvious

[@doggychops7304]

The only reason you exist as a woman is due to the protection of men around you. Show appreciation.

[@gisellemagraibhaigh8342]

Yes true it's as if my ovaries are shrinking in horror and deep empathy and pure rage at this torture 😭🤬

[@andrewkalizah3762]

This has nothing to do with masculine if you listened to this documentary carefully you will hear that the Men are actually killed

[@not_your_bussinss2123]

😂😂😂

[@aidaofearth]

@@ZiggyonMars men should read this and re assess their sex as a collective. The fact we are relieved not to like them says a lot

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen her this rattled. This level of suffering is literally unimaginable to me

[@Evelyn-pl3we]

I am sick to my stomach. Disgusted with myself how much I complain about my life. Thank you for this documentary.

[@3517p]

A SIX YEAR OLD CHILD! Absolutely horrid! I'm so shocked that in this year 2024 that there's no hope for these woman and children. Tell you what, how about since we can help other countries with billions of dollars for aid in war, how about we do something about this! We obviously have the means. This is what this country of ours should be helping in. 😢

[@XXXTentaclez]

At that rate we would end up helping everyone and they would all catch up to our economy

[@masterlightjames950]

You're doing something already. The drugs, funds and guns the criminals are using, who do you think provides them? Where do you think Apple, Google and Tesla get their raw materials?

[@graceg3250]

Children overcome things easier. I know I did. People just feel that way about children because they feel protective over them. But adults can go through worse trauma as a result because they understand the wider implications and they have fewer supports. Older adults feel just the same way about children being hurt as they do about adults who are their children’s ages. It’s all about the experience you’re going through as an observer, rather than the experiences of individual victims. The only thing I’d say would be worse for a child is if it’s their first sexual experience, which can happen at any age.

[@aidandavis_]

@@graceg3250 I don't even know where to start with this.

[@graceg3250]

@@aidandavis_ it sounds like you’re struggling with cognitive dissonance.

[@katehere9783]

This is a little-known tragedy for the women and children of the DRC and affects all of humanity. Thank you for exposing these atrocities. It must stop.

[@kBelle43089]

Already 2 minutes in learning that there’s a designated village for r*pe victims and the children that resulted from it is disturbing 😢

[@bryn1063]

When i saw that poor child confused and crying i almost couldn't hold it together. Knowing that Masika Katsuva is dead made me shed a tear. This poor community, they're constantly being tortured and majority of people don't even know about it. The fact that they're being shamed too makes it all the more worse, thank you for this documentary.

[@heatherjjsmith9698]

Seeing that baby in those stirrups having to get a exam literally made me throw up. These poor people may God come and protect them.

[@LeeD7-sd8nq]

That was too much. That was gut wrenching.

[@lievetessa]

Women are so strong and resilient, is what I see in this documentary. Women are mostly peaceful and very able to cooperate with each other. Who are the war makers in the world, it is the men. I celebrate and honor all women and I pray that these women that have been so brutally violated and abused can find solace in each others presence. May they stay safe and healthy from now on

[@H-youtube7]

Ameen

[@chihirostargazer6573]

Men cause the vast majority of violence, sexual abuse and trauma in this world. And misogyny is so normalised that we don't realise how rampant it is, and how much damage it does to society.

[@honestgenz4413]

Hold on now, I understand what you mean, but you have to understand that there are women who don't care about other women and children either. They are part of the problem too.

[@samjoseph420]

Thank you for speaking the undeniable truth. ❤

[@LordOfSweden]

You have to be joking. Women are the ones who are the least empathetic and impossible to work with, at least in Europe, and as soon as there is peace they F it up, like they have in Europe voting for massmigration that has caused massive v1ol1nece and problems. In this case yes, the women are obviously not to blame for this.. don't compare these Africans to Europeans tho. We're not the same. Never have been and never will be.

[@davidmuiga4248]

I am Kenyan and was finding it hard to believe rebels in DRC were from Rwanda largely due to the fact that information was coming from the government, however i trust citizens. Its a shame that we Africans lack compassion for one another

[@justinhumphrey1516]

Africans are some of the most compassionate people in the world.

[@1wun1]

There are too many rebels to know who came from where, but it's true that the first rebels started with Rwanda and Uganda.

[@aprilbluebell7334]

This is especially sad because of Rwandas' trauma with the genocide. Victims of war becoming perpetrators instead of healers

[@WakandaleezaRazz]

Ooga boogas

[@thegenzcompass2526]

​@@justinhumphrey1516 I'm Nigerian and I have yo disagree. These are black men raping black women. These are monsters. Not all men, but let's call a spade a spade.

[@ardit9940]

Women dont forget how strong we are

[@princessglandy6776]

How strong are we?

[@SNOW_THE_WOLF]

Very strong in our own ways! @@princessglandy6776

[@VNJade6490]

​@@princessglandy6776 Well, Accordingly. Women are strong when it comes to internal pain. Since throughout your life, you will experience painful cramps, and painful baby birth.

[@Nithinithinith]

And stop birthing males.

[@H-youtube7]

@@VNJade6490 Right, strong enough to raise the innocent, stand with the violated and endure the acts of the devil without offending the hands that work them, simultaneously.

[@innocensiaramaifo7104]

That smirk on his face told me everything I needed to know. Shame on these culprits 😒😕

[@tw200yamaha]

I haven't cried this much from a documentary in a while. Horrible issues they're facing. Thank you for bringing this to light and attention

[@jeanakatherine9369]

Yea I’m just bawling…that reporter is brave as hell to be there….i couldn’t fall asleep there

[@Thelandissue]

DRC is suffering so we can have our smart phones, TVs, Laptops and other electronically devices, let that sink in. The leaders are corrupt. The vast mineral resources are a curse to them now

[@Prodby20]

yes however this is also driven by ethnic tensions not just economic factors

[@grmpEqweer]

Look up this article by global witness: Title: "Global Witness uncovers foreign companies’ links to Congo violence."

[@Thelandissue]

@@Prodby20 ethnic tensions stoked by mineral thieves pitting locals against each other so they can steal minerals while they fight 😭

[@chameleon28]

@@Thelandissuethose ethnic tensions have existed looooong before any colonization happened. Unfortunately this sh!t comes down to a fcked up culture

[@masterlightjames950]

​@@Prodby20has nothing to do with ethnic tensions, you shameless liar.

[@elmacron19]

in minute 10:42 when she asks the mai mai chief if any of his men have raped any women, his face says it all, it gives me the feeling he himself has done it as well, I can only ask god for forgiveness if I'm wrong but that smile gave me the chills

[@kimjennie3145]

i know right! literally women are not people to them

[@MariaSanchez-tn9zp]

One day we will all stand in front of God on Judgement Day. We all need to repent Jesus is coming soon🙏

[@EMEndHILLs]

You’re incredibly brave to go on this venture in this setting, you’re at such a vulnerable position as a woman, I can’t image how terrifying it must’ve been, I commend your journalism ❤

[@richarddawkins4607]

go try read ko ran and had ith, and you will find the answer and justification of that

[@vickythefist7062]

She would have had security forces with her it wouldn't be safe especially for a white woman .but she's still very brave .

[@isashar7949]

Not really it’s white female privilege and power on full display

[@Primaryreason]

Right. When she talked about the army Outside her camp 😂she said I don’t know if I feel safe or not. 😂 I would have felt the same way.. 👀

[@carwalk1280]

​@AndyGKaufman and may you feel their wrath 💯

[@synaiadevaughn5760]

Why are these women shamed for being raped????? They need a support system but instead they are getting shunned by the ones who are supposed to be that support system….I hate that to the upmost 😢

[@justee473]

Yes these women need healing

[@fp4093]

Misandry hates on men but misogyny kills women. Now tell me again how both of them are equally bad? I hope one day men will be scared of even looking the wrong way at women and children and won't even think about touching them without permission

[@nicholaslogan6840]

This post presents a false dichotomy. Patriarchy and sexism harms everyone, and often harms women more intensely as well as more frequently, but can and does hurt men and has the potential to put them through just as much trauma and even daily drives some men to suicide. There's no need to pretend it's boys vs girls! Everyone should be able to agree the patriarchal and exploitative culture we live under around the world is terrible and that it affects everyone, but is more often worse for women. It's not a zero-sum situation, and the fact that most aggressors are male does need mean most males are aggressors - although all men have a responsibility to be aware of the damaging culture around them and how they interact with it. I think the most frustrating thing about being a feminist is being constantly made aware that my female comrades do not often feel compelled to hold themselves to the same standard of conduct as they hold men to.

[@tonyxfury]

It sounds like you want misandry to become as bad as misogyny, which not only won’t help to solve misogyny issue, but will only make things worse. Men and women are not enemies, while certain beliefs are.

[@GoneFishingAway]

It's unbelievable that 85+ people agree with this absurd and idiotic comment. As if they want misandry to be on par of misogny.

[@KeltEiferschild]

When you don't consider baby boys as human it's easy to say misandy dosen't kill

[@mariambaraka3353]

@@GoneFishingAway But why are you men so evil and demonic?

[@marymeehan2580]

Horrific and sickening - as long as these women and children are shunned by their own, there will never be justice for them 😢

[@richardlobo88]

In 1973 a similar thing happened in Bangladesh. Pakistani army disguised as civilians raped woman and children. And western countries like America and England supported Pakistan in these atrocities.

[@BVBSEAN]

Isobel, thank you for bringing these issues to the attention of your audience. Your courage and dedication to your work is truly inspiring. Again thank you so much for bringing light to the darkness in the world.

[@joshuawagner1697]

The scariest monsters are humans. The trauma alone will effect generations. 😢

[@maryam_4437]

*Men

[@bordle4376]

men* bruh.

[@Mrcharizard8]

​@@bordle4376Okey ladies we all man are monsters

[@Mrcharizard8]

​@cyber-speciesb1717Slayy queen 💅

[@Mrcharizard8]

​@@maryam_4437ok I am monster too.

[@Sinolk]

It's not all men, yet still it is always men.

[@MrFuzzy6969]

Unfortunately, that's how they see it

[@hertzwave8001]

a bit more difficult for the opposite to happen more in places like these when you have a 50% upper body strength debuff + other stuff

[@Littlemouse884]

​@@MrFuzzy6969no that's how iybis - it just facts

[@KatyVLOGS12]

@@hertzwave8001its not about having the upper body strength but the desire to do this. They can choose to fight, to rob, to beat up, to do whatever but they have the desire to R a 6 year old. An upper body strength is just a factor that facilitates it.

[@berrymint6384]

It is not all men and NO it is NEVER the genderÍ If you want síympathy you fool then how about starting with EARNING IT?Ű Get help because you are getting AS BAD as these monsters!

[@Girl-Next-Door]

When I saw the dr lift that little girl, in which he had just examined, into his arms to console her, she was so small. Actual bile splashed into the back of my throat. I'll never understand how a grown adult can do this to a child. That poor interviewer must have wanted to reach across and strangle that man who was proud that out of around 40 men who were "questioned" that only two of them went to jail....and then he smiled stating what an accomplishment it was. She is very brave, l wouldn't have been able to hold back.

[@yohanbeck8172]

I have followed Isobel for years and she is a superstar journalist. Her work is exceptional.

[@kristinreign8026]

Does she have her own channel?

[@jeanakatherine9369]

She should def get an award for this alone!!! Wow!! She’s brave for being there

[@lisad56]

Horrible, I can’t imagine that they are going through. Especially the girls and teenagers. 😢

[@MikeNBikes]

I thought the same thing when I thought about those innocent women and teenagers at the music festival on Oct 7th

[@richarddawkins4607]

go try read some of is lamic scriptures

[@Mrhorrible97]

​@@richarddawkins4607get a job

[@jackief03]

@@MikeNBikeswhat does that have to do with this persons comment please entertain me

[@kitsulu8576]

​@@richarddawkins4607what's the point of life if you don't protect your women and children = your future? Instead they harm. Its pathetic and not conductive of what a 'man' should be. They're living in blood, sh** and chaos. Worse than animals these men, truly pathetic.

[@willcookmakeup]

This was by far the most difficult video to watch that Vice has ever published. Wow this one absolutely made me sick to my stomach. How truly horrific.

[@willcookmakeup]

Also, kudos to this reporter. I honestly don't know how she got through this filming. I can't imagine what it took to get through interview fellow women who have been so inhumanely tortured and violated. Genuinely, words don't express how truly gut wrenching and disgusting this is

[@gabrielleabraham5773]

Same here 😢

[@charlisays]

Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

[@Too510]

I hope when I die, I never come back. This is hell on earth. The amount of times I had to pause and have shed tears. I’m speechless…

[@bee4life]

The issue in Congo just isn't getting near enough air time and it goes far beyond the Congolese government - It's really a wider issue that puts BIG tech companies in the hot seat since many of them have a stake in or run our largest sources of news, it's being pushed into the shadows in hopes we forget and ignore it.

[@TT-ee1vv]

Yes

[@moniqueengleman873]

💯 Agreed. They want the minerals for cellphones

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

Blame the left!

[@Missyqqqaq]

@@jenniferlloyd9574whose the left?

[@Lenn-ee4cy]

​@@jenniferlloyd9574 omg you ppl just never stop

[@designedby]

Isobel is so fckn brave! She has seen all kinds of monstrosities and she's still keeping her sanity. Absolutely an icon and an inspiration!

[@A_picture_of_Mohammed]

How do these men live with themselves..i know if i ever hurt someone this badly i wouldn't be able to sleep or eat

[@Armelleee]

Males lack empathy!

[@TealWalls55]

They don't see women as people, they are objects. That makes it easy for them to live with it.

[@cer3812]

There are people who deliberately plan plot and have sound sleep while innocents are dying everymoment

[@Bigpussy.sloppp]

they are physiologically messed up in extreme ways

[@cer3812]

@@Bigpussy.sloppp and ppl like me waiting for justice every single day

[@noewantstosleep]

As a woman myself this documentary literally made me sick to my stomach. I know it cannot compare, but it pains my very soul. It makes me want to hold these women and children in my arms and defend them from any further possible harm.

[@hlouise2698]

The utter shock and horror of what happened to the small child. I had to console myself when crying. I pray I pray I pray for them 🙏🏽

[@rachealballiu9260]

I'm glad these woman are banding together, they will rise up against these evil men. They must. These woman will raise the next generation of men that can love and respect women. RIP Mascica you will be missed so much :(

[@astrohitter1791]

I wouldnt birth a male over there

[@Radiantsunshine2025]

May every person reading this know how blessed and fortunate they are. This level of hell is beyond most of our ability to truly comprehend. May the Congolese people be free from this curse and may the women and children be protected.

[@carwalk1280]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@eagle8505]

Agreed completely 😢

[@lun4r.h4ze]

Amen

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

I lost my virginity at 15 and it was very painful. Infact intercourse was painful until I was about 18! I can’t imagine how torturous being raped as a child would be 😢😢😢

[@vickythefist7062]

Me too . Can't imagine the pain the must have felt .I gave birth at 17 and it was a very difficult birth and damaged me afterwards . Thought that was what giving birth was like until I gave birth at 22 and there was a huge difference in pain and how long it took .these girls are been raped .been left pregnant and then been left with HIV and a baby to feed and look after when they are still children. What a horrible life !!

[@AlexandraDominguez-d4r]

im 19 f it still hurts and will always be uncomfortable I've only met one real pedo it's truly devastating don't ever allow it young with baby sitters ever. He gave me knowledge of sickening thing.

[@Ктоя-ь1м]

Please don't call it losing virginity. Virginity is supposed to be something you give, not taken away from you by force. Don't let the patriarchic and misogynistic society fool you. Your virginity isn't tied to your bottom, but to your heart...

[@DiscJokeyDarkSigns]

Me a 34 old man, crying tears. This has touched me! These women are helpless and deprived of basic human rights! I pray for them!

[@kandidavitt-timiras4849]

How can men in this world be so horrible? Especially to innocent children.

[@schoolinJOO]

this makes me so heartbroken. seeing the sadness, defeat and strength in that matriarch just makes me feel so sad to my core. i don’t understand this kind of evil. how can you live with yourself ? especially if you’re a parent, or have little sisters, aunts, a mother

[@georgeboehringer5530]

Natural behaviour of the Congolese

[@alisonmercer5946]

​@@georgeboehringer5530unnatural behaviour of men

[@expertexcavatinginc]

Vice is staying at it with actual journalism. Wow. Phenomenal work. Thank you for posting this to KZbin for people to enjoy and be informed. SO IMPORTANT and necessary. Heroes.

[@sendthis9480]

Stop virtue signaling media networks. You’re just trying to seem “in the know”. Stop begging for attention via handing out participation awards. It’s disingenuous and needy.

[@gurbaninanda]

10,123 women. There isnt a single word that would cover it

[@iamjeanne8744]

It’s been 27 to 28 years since I was born and I left my home country 🇨🇩🇨🇩and I was just 2 weeks old my parents left the country to Tanzania ! Every time I think about my people back home I feel so frustrated, the trauma my parents went through during the 1996 war it’s so frustrating till today my fellow innocents Congolese are dying for the lack of our government 👏🏾 O dear Lord hear us out please please please, our great great grandparents born in the war they fought for our freedom and look us today we’re here in foreign countries where most of time we are facing obstacles, racism, discrimination and etc. God why can’t we be among of those countries who are giving help? It’s time now for us to help, inspire and support other countries in need 👏🏾👏🏾

[@lulunembhard5816]

His smile when he said “if a soldier is on a far away mission as a commander I cannot be fully aware of there actions” made me sick to my stomach

[@dupesonlyanddrugstores7421]

That soldier is evil he is actually laughing about the question

[@Nithinithinith]

Those are African men for you.

[@cytkl]

He is a demon

[@hitamig6249]

What beautiful women, still able to smile after such injustice brought upon them. I pray the government will take greater measures to protect them. Rest in peace Masika Katsuva, you are a beautiful soul.

[@mfululizowak9899]

If you understand Swahili it's worse than they translated. 😪😪😪 Lord please have mercy on these people!!! Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@KADIMOHE]

Example?

[@danielmacharia5643]

True it's so sad Hadi nalia sana

[@firstnamehislastname5427]

Why not translate it then, pointless comment

[@mfululizowak9899]

@@firstnamehislastname5427 sorry for your miserable existence.Glad to tell you, I don't owe you anything...🙃😊

[@Voni-g6f]

The audacity to be embodened to destroy countless lives and then shame and isolate them in conjunction is simply evil

[@colleenroyle588]

a parent that shames a victim for being raped is just as Vile as the abuser, if not more

[@karmenlewis237]

This made me cry … to see that 6 year old being checked 💔 RIP to that kind woman 💔 this is horrifying 🥺😢…

[@MyluvKJ1003]

Her little feet in the stirrups was heart breaking 😢

[@abioni6092]

That was the moment I burst into tears. No child should ever have to experience that 😭

[@Chalize]

People don't care about what's happening in Africa. This is so horrible. My heartbreak for the women and children there.

[@barcaman1013]

Why should they when Africans hate other Africans

[@howareyoualiveifyoudonteatbeef]

There's only so much we can care about. We are all exhausted by the cruelty of this world. I cannot blame people for not caring because caring causes pain.

[@Nazinsky]

Nobody cares. People in the West talk about Ukraine or Palestine (rightfully), but what about our African sisters and children? So sad.

[@Isayah_613]

These people don't learn, they were subjected to genocide from the Hutu tribe & now they're oppresing their neighbors.

[@Nadianikita77]

Exactly

[@1wun1]

And the hutu too had faced similar things before them too became insane. The human mind is a mystery.

[@steph7960]

My God...i cant imagine the pain, horror and confusion of how to live through this. These women must have so much strength, that most couldnt find. I am so sorry for your pain my sisters.

[@Alex-ii3ng]

I feel nauseous and lightheaded watching this how can humans be so cruel and wicked

[@HoneyVoyager]

Truly a harrowing story but one that has to be told. It’s an excellent piece of journalism from Isabelle and her team. The interviews with the victims are empathetic and genuinely caring.

[@scorpiocara6798]

She shouldn't be there with those men

[@melissarasmussen9271]

Watching this doc reminded me how horrible and cruel this world can be. A really good doc, which shines light on problem we usually don’t hear about in main stream news. I pray that these victims heal and that these atrocities may come to an end soon

[@caridadhilaire2048]

The poor girl was shaking, and it broke my heart. It's demonic, and evil. The innocent babies are also victims. MARANATHA!

[@octaviachappell6029]

The amount of rage 😡 pouring through me; I could not be this journalist. The tears I wouldn’t be able to hold in

[@curiousauthor9827]

when the doctor held that poor little girl and reassured her i broke into tears. no child should ever have to go through what she did

[@AZearafel]

This is so poignant,I'm proud of Vice for producing THIS type of Documentary that is informative.Keep doing this vice-please don't stop.

[@kimmarx586]

I cried throughout watching this documentary. My heart pours out to all victims and their families who have been affected by these brutal acts. I can't even begin to understand the physical pain as well as being shunned by the community. As I sit in the comfort of my own home I wonder "how can I make a difference in the world for the lives of those who really matter"?

[@oyasvortex]

R.I.P. Mama Masika Katsu. May your work continue to live on 🕊🏆

[@thechampion6397]

She died, what happened?.

[@small_juice_box]

​@@thechampion6397It's stated at the end of the video that she passed away suddenly due to complications of malaria.

[@friendlygeesecouple]

The documentary is completely heartbreaking, how terrible the complicity of the men, they tolerate each other's atrocities without questioning. On the other hand, thanks to the journalist for sharing the stories of the women affected in the most respectful and gentle way, really touching.

[@Bennyleocuteface]

Omg at 16:01 when he took the 6 year old off the table to hug her.. she was just a tiny baby. That is so bad. I hate this for her! & for her mom & everyone! Wow