Global vows to millions of migrants and refugees still largely unfulfilled
Most of the world's 8 billion inhabitants prefer to stay within their nation of birth, but almost 1-in-20 have left that behind.
Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second-largest country in Africa and is rich in natural resources. The nation is home to a U.N. peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) that has been in place for decades to help protect civilians and stabilize the region amidst ongoing conflict.
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