The Congo research briefs are a joint publication of GIC members, including the Conflict Research Group (CRG) at Ghent University, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Study Group on Conflicts and Human Security (GEC-SH) at the University of Kivu Research Center (CERUKI). These will provide concise and timely summaries of ongoing research on the Congo that is being undertaken by GIC members and their partners.