Mumbai, May 30: "All Eyes on Congo" is making waves on Instagram following the 'All Eyes on Rafah' trend, sparking curiosity among netizens. This new trend signifies a shift in global attention towards the current events unfolding in Congo. With social media platforms becoming avenues for raising awareness, users are eager to understand the significance of this trend and the events unfolding in Congo.

Recently, an image captioned “All Eyes on Kongo” gained traction, garnering over 800,000 shares on Instagram, originating from a lesser-known account with a modest following. This hashtag, often coupled with harrowing images and videos, aims to shed light on the violence and displacement plaguing one of Africa’s largest nations, drawing parallels to similar awareness campaigns in the past. Amid the surge in online activism, the phrase bears resemblance to “All Eyes on Rafah,” which emerged in solidarity with Palestine after Israel's deadly strike on a refugee camp. All Eyes on Rafah Quote Meaning: Why Is This Phrase Trending With AI Image on Instagram? Know All About the Viral Trend in Support of Palestine.

Meaning Behind 'All Eyes on Congo'

Many users have combined both slogans, highlighting global concerns for humanitarian crises. Social media users are employing the phrase “All Eyes on Congo” to spotlight the prolonged conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a crisis that has inflicted immense suffering on its population for decades. This hashtag, often coupled with harrowing images and videos, aims to shed light on the violence and displacement plaguing one of Africa’s largest nations, drawing parallels to similar awareness campaigns in the past. 'All Eyes on POK' Elvish Yadav Puts Up Insta Story to Troll Celebs Posting 'All Eyes on Rafah'.

Here's What's Happening in Congo

The surge in social media activity comes against the backdrop of ongoing clashes between rebel groups and Congolese national militaries, with groups like the M23 resurging and seizing key territories, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. The DRC grapples with political upheaval as the world focuses on these crises. President Felix Tshisekedi’s new government formation marks a crucial juncture in the nation's trajectory following a period of uncertainty exacerbated by an attempted coup.

The roots of Congo’s strife trace back to the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, sparking decades of conflict and millions of casualties. Despite efforts to forge stability, tensions between neighbouring countries and internal factions persist, underscoring the region's complex web of challenges. As calls for intervention grow louder, global organisations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International continue to document and condemn human rights abuses in Congo, urging immediate action to address the escalating violence and ensure the safety and well-being of the Congolese population.

 

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