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American and Swedish UN officials kidnapped in DR Congo

Two United Nations officials, one American and one Swedish, have been kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the government said.

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Congo rebel group to end conflict after more than 18 months

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Opposition leader declares himself president of Congo

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Unrest continues in post-poll Congo

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Dozens believed dead in Congo plane crash

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Nine killed in Congo palace attack

Congo army 'needs help to prevent mass rapes'

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army needs more international help to prevent brutal rebel attacks such as the recent mass gang-rape, a government spokesman said today.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2010

Rwandan troops 'observers'

Rwandan forces, invited by long-time enemy Congo to deploy up to 2,000 troops, were there to observe, not to fight Hutu militias, the government said.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2009

Rwandan troops enter Congo to battle Hutu militia

More than 1,500 Rwandan troops crossed into eastern Congo, joining Congolese forces in an effort to oust the Hutu rebels who participated in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, officials said today.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2009

DR Congo government refuses rebel demand for direct talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government today refused rebel leader Laurent Nkunda’s demand for direct talks to solve the crisis in eastern Kivu province, where tens of thousands of desperate refugees were receiving international aid.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2008