The book "Mass Rape in North and South Kivu Provinces" offers a comprehensive examination of the massive sexual violence against women in the Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo during the armed conflict from 1996 to 2003. It highlights the horrifying circumstances under which women in these regions became victims of rape, forced prostitution, and other brutal assaults. The author, Lambo Kilimani, analyzes the role of various actors, including military and civil society groups, and addresses the ongoing impunity for these crimes. The book not only provides deep insights into the psychological and physical consequences for the victims but also questions the international community and its failures to condemn and prevent these atrocities. It is an important work for anyone engaged with issues of human rights, gender justice, and conflict studies.