Place: eastern DR Congo

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Rebel leader promises support for Congo ceasefire

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s main rebel leader today promised his support of a ceasefire and UN efforts to end the fighting.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2008

UN chief urges Congo ceasefire

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate ceasefire today to urgently help “at least 100,000 refugees” cut off by fighting in rebel-held areas in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2008

DR Congo crisis discussed by African leaders

African leaders grappled today with a long-simmering crisis in Zimbabwe and a new humanitarian catastrophe in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2008

Thousands more flee rebel fighting in DR Congo

Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo fought pro-government militiamen for a second day in the town of Kiwanja today, forcing thousands to flee.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008

Medical convoy heads behind rebel lines in DR Congo

The first humanitarian convoy to go behind rebel lines since violence erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo more than two months ago set off today.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2008