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Dear supporter, The Democratic Republic of the Congo is marks its 50th anniversary. What does the future hold for human rights in this war-torn country? Read the article and look at some stunning photographs by award-winning photographer Cédric Gerbehaye Also in this issue of WIRE [PDF]: Brazil's Indigenous communities pushed out of their lands and into poverty Families of victims of enforced disappearance fight for justice Why does Amnesty International object to the ban on the full-face veil? Plus more up-to-date research, action cards to sign and end our World Wide Appeals. Until next time, Adi, Editor Above Shiite Muslim women attend the festival of Ashouna, Iraq Saturday, December 26 2009. Recently on the Livewire blog Burundi: A question of justice? Today we attended the first session of the hearing into the death of Ernest Manirumva... Read more and comment Life without adequate sanitation When the toilets are full, they just open the drain to disperse... Read more and comment Join our Online communities on Twitter and Facebook at the Global Activism Center Amnesty International International Secretariat 1 Easton Street London, WC1X 0DW United Kingdom www.amnesty.org