Foreign troops stand guard at Kabila funeral

The state funeral of assassinated Congo president Laurent Kabila has taken place, with his family and top officials guarded by foreign troops.

The state funeral of assassinated Congo president Laurent Kabila has taken place, with his family and top officials guarded by foreign troops.

Congolese officials chose to leave their own troops either unarmed or further away from the centre of power.

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