#Videocrux - Reunion of war torn families in Congo Reunion of war torn families in Congo
Thousands have fled on-and-off fighting in the restive eastern regions of Democratic Republic of Congo, and in the process many children have been separated from their families. Now that a relative calm has returned to the region, humanitarians are working to reunite them with their parents.
Families getting reuinted after the conflict in Congo
After 8 months spent apart, 17 year old Shukuru is finally going to see his family again. In the chaos of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo's restive east, thousands of children have been separated from their families.
Red Cross helping children to reunite with the family
Aid groups like the International Committee of the Red Cross are working to reunite families. But with eastern DRC still facing chronic insecurity, and with its roads in shambles, the task is particularly challenging.
Sukura families happy after his return
It's a time for celebration Shukuru is now back where he belongs. But they remain one of Congo's many fractured families; Shukuru's mother is still missing.
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