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    "excerpt": "As war and sexual violence rage in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend their communities. However, the armed group itself faces serious accusations of human rights abuses, including gang rape.",
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    "title": "Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC"
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