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2 UN personnel killed in north Congo clashes
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Anonymous writes "The United Nations' head of Congo peacekeeping operations says two U.N. personnel have been killed during fighting between the Congolese military and a militia."
Note: Source: http://www.foxnews.com
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UN to start troop withdrawals from Congo in 2010
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Anonymous writes "The United Nations could begin withdrawing troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the biggest U.N. peacekeeping mission in the world, as early as June, the peacekeeping chief said on Friday."
Note: Source: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N05111632.htm
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UN mulls exit strategy for Congo troops: diplomats
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Anonymous writes "United Nations is quietly preparing an exit strategy for its troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the biggest U.N. peacekeeping mission in the world, diplomats and officials said."
Note: Source: http://www.canada.com/news/
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Rwandan Rebels Leave Congo in Their Hundreds, UN Says
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Anonymous writes "Hundreds of Rwandan Hutu rebels have begun to leave the Democratic Republic of Congo to return home since the start of operations to disarm them, said the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country, known as Monuc. "
Note: Source: http://www.bloomberg.com
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Rwanda-Congo move isolates UN mission
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Anonymous writes "Deploying a mere 3,500 soldiers, one of Africa's smallest countries last week called into question the relevance of the world's biggest United Nations peacekeeping force."
Note: Source: http://news.yahoo.com
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Tension rises between DRC troops, UN peacekeepers
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Anonymous writes "In the troubled DRC province of North Kivu, government soldiers confronted a convoy of soldiers from MONUC, the United Nations peacekeeping operation there, removing 10 militants who were being escorted to the regional capital of Goma."
Note: Source: http://www.mmorning.com
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Rwanda president accuses UN of betrayal and denies backing Tutsi rebels in Congo
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Anonymous writes "Kagame calls for new force to replace peacekeepers Supporting Nkunda 'not in country's best interest'"
Note: Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk
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Rwanda: UN Confirms Resignation of Monuc Commander
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Anonymous writes "The United Nations has confirmed that the Force Commander of the UN peace keeping forces in the Congo (MONUC), General Vicente Diaz de Villegas, has resigned less than a month after taking over the reins of the force."
Note: Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/200810280009.html
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U.N. council seen backing special forces for Congo
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Anonymous writes "The U.N. Security Council will likely authorize deployment of some special forces and new military hardware to help U.N. troops better protect civilians from increasing violence in Congo, diplomats said."
Note: Source: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N24390769.htm
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Fresh Fighting Breaks out in Eastern DR of Congo
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Anonymous writes "Intense fighting broke out yesterday between the army and rebels loyal to the former general Laurent Nkunda in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the army using rocket launchers and other heavy artillery, the United Nations peacekeeping mission reported today."
Note: Source: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0809/S00391.htm
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| Tuesday, May 06 | | · | Congo-Kinshasa: UN Should Address MONUC Abuses in Country |
| Tuesday, January 15 | | · | Congo trouble continues |
| Monday, December 17 | | · | U.N, aid organizations failing Congo |
| Wednesday, November 07 | | · | Transfer Of Ex-Combatants Step For DRC Peace |
| Sunday, July 15 | | · | U.N. soldier charged with smuggling gold |
| · | Congo-Kinshasa: UN Sends Team to Probe Allegations of Misconduct By Peacekeepers |
| Thursday, May 17 | | · | MONUC mission extended |
| Thursday, April 12 | | · | Congo ex-rebel Bemba flies for treatment in Portugal |
| Saturday, March 31 | | · | Congo Tense As U.N. Mandate Set To Expire |
| Saturday, March 24 | | · | Congo-Kinshasa: UN Voices Collective Alarm After Fighting Erupts in Capital |
| Sunday, March 18 | | · | International Community Still Critical for DRC's Reconstruction |
| Friday, March 02 | | · | Congo-Kinshasa: Notorious Militia Leader Begins Disarmament But Demands Amnesty |
| Thursday, February 08 | | · | UN Security Council says Congo still needs help |
| Thursday, November 23 | | · | Violence marks DRC protests |
| Thursday, August 24 | | · | DR Congo's Kabila and his kingdom |
| Monday, July 17 | | · | German troops head for DRC |
| · | Firms accused of backing Kabila |
| Friday, July 07 | | · | Call for DR Congo election delay |
| · | U.N. Helicopter Comes Under Fire in Congo |
| Thursday, June 29 | | · | Candidates lock coalitions for Congo elections |
| Wednesday, June 28 | | · | DR Congo militia frees two UN peacekeepers |
| Tuesday, June 20 | | · | U.N. Probes Peacekeeper Congo Claims |
| Monday, June 19 | | · | DRC opposition warns of chaos |
| Tuesday, June 06 | | · | Congo-Kinshasa: Elections Could Shape Africa, Head of U.N. Force Says |
| Friday, June 02 | | · | German parliament approves Congo troop deployment |
| Wednesday, May 31 | | · | Annan: UN could organize Darfur troops in 4 months |
| · | CONGO UN DEATH UN TROOPS HELD. Congo militia holds 7 Nepali UN soldiers |
| Friday, April 28 | | · | Congo-Kinshasa: Despite U.N. Force, Child Soldiers Multiply in Congo |
| Monday, March 27 | | · | DR Congo poll deadline extended |
| Friday, March 24 | | · | UN still mum on Guatemalan troops' deaths in Congo |
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