The United Nations Security Council has agreed to boost its force in the Democratic Republic of Congo by some 3,000 personnel, from 17,000 to 20,000.
The reinforcement of MONUC is intended to help prevent a new war in Congo's east. Renewed fighting broke out on Thursday between forces of Tutsi rebel leader UN considering extra troops for Congo ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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