Sunday, October 14, 2007

Democratic Republic of Congo Rebels

A tense standoff has developed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between government troops and rebels loyal to Gen. Laurent Nkunda. A reporter at the scene says that government forces are advancing toward the rebel stronghold of Mushaki. The General says he will ignore a Monday deadline to start disbanding his army.He also said that more talks with the government were necessary before his men could be integrated into the government army and vowed to defend his position.

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