As this newsletter was going to press, we heard the tragic newsassassination of Pascal Kabungulu, Executive Secretary oJustice, a human rights activist who was unflagging in his courage and his dedicated work for the rights of the poorest and most marginalized people in one of the world’s most violent and dangerous countires. He was killed at his home in Bukavu, Democratic Republic in the early hours of the morning of July 31st. Armed men in uniform broke into the house and dragged Pascal from his room.