EU official warns of crisis in eastern DR Congo, rebel leader pushes back
GOMA, DR Congo, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- A European Union commissioner on Friday warned of a "catastrophic" humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a claim swiftly pushed back by a rebel leader who accused government-held areas of facing the worst conditions.
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib issued her warning over the eastern DRC cr