Many Flee As Rebels Close In On Sake

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Sake is on the main road towards Goma which is the regional capital. Currently, there are UN peacekeepers at Goma that will use force if attacked by General Nkunda’s men. About over four-hundred thousand people... more

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DR Congo Army Takes Control of Mushake

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

During the takeover, General Dieudonne Kayembe the head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army said that fifty rebels loyal to General Laurent Nkunda were killed for the loss of four of his own men. The Unite... more

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DR Congo Army Launches Offensive Against Nkunda

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Currently, the fighting is taking place in a rebel town called Mushake which is forty kilometers northwest of Goma. This is a day after the army lost a battle. Currently, there have been reports about the army retaking vil... more

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Help From US Sought From DR Congo

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Between the talks between President Joseph Kabila and President George W. Bush, the military situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a major topic between the talks of both political leaders. Asides from ... more

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General Nkunda Plans To Surrender Soldiers

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

It is estimated that General Laurent Nkunda who has went renegade and started a rebel military group has between six-thousand to eight-thousand men under his command. General Nkunda stated to Reuters that integrating five-... more

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Congo's Mai Mai Militia Has 48 Hours To Disarm

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Both the Congo Army and the pro-government Mai Mai militia have both been fighting against the rebel forces led by dissident General Laurent Nkunda. However, they have been fighting on separate fronts. But the Mai Mai was ... more

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Congo Clashes Cause Thousands To Run

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

The clashes that have caused thousands to flee Kivu come after threats made by the government directed towards General Laurent Nkunda. The threats directed towards Nkunda were to force him to integrate his troops into the ... more

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