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| Rebels and army clash in DR Congo |
| 2008-08-29 |
| Clashes have erupted between fighters loyal to rebel leader Laurent Nkunda and the army in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN says. Both sides have blamed each other for starting the fighting, which lasted several hours. The UN mission told the BBC 18 rebels had been admitted to hospital, while AFP news agency said 50 government soldiers were also receiving treatment. It is the heaviest fighting in the east since a January peace deal. Congo groups 're-arming' Earlier this month, US and European Union diplomats warned that the situation in eastern DR Congo was becoming increasingly tense and that all sides were rearming. Human rights groups said that tens of thousands of people were fleeing as the situation in the area deteriorated. |
| Posted by:Fred |