NOTE TO STUDENTS: Don't get discouraged! There is a lot of confusing information here. Just do your best to answer the questions. Any information you learn about the situation in the DRC will probably be more than most adults know.

1. a) List the countries that border the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
(answer can be found at the link to the CIA World Factbook or worldatlas.com in "Resources" below)
b) Name the president of the DRC.
c) Name the capital of the DRC.

2. List all of the facts you learn about Laurent Nkunda from this article.

3. a) List the countries defending President Kabila's government in the DRC between 1997 to 2003.
b) List the countries that fought with Congolese rebels to overthrow President Kabila's government during that time.

4. What is surprising about Rwanda's opposition to Congolese President Kabila?

5. Why are the United States, United Nations, the African Union and individual European countries calling for a negotiated settlement between the groups in the DRC?

6. How has the Rwandan government reacted to the accusation that it is offering rebel Laurent Nkunda material help?

7. Is Laurent Nkunda's group the only one fighting against the DRC government?

8. Compare the Rwandan government's explanation for backing the rebels in the DNC with the real reason it is probably doing so.