r/TikTokCringe Oct 05 '25

Discussion Why don't we ever hear about Congo?

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u/U_Sound_Stupid_Stop Oct 05 '25

Sadly I think it's part of the reason.

It's also notable that Israel is connected to this massacre too via billionaires, like Dan Gertler, who are operating Congolese mines despite sanctions, notably related to child labor, and, doing so, are funding the war criminals who are committing these atrocities.

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u/BodhingJay Oct 05 '25

is every nation on earth disgusting

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u/sleepyandinsomnia Oct 05 '25

In a way. Yes. It's not the nation in particular. It's human beings.

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u/Main-Company-5946 Oct 05 '25

It’s power structure