Reuters Alert Net 1 month ago

U.N. cuts back Congo army support after killings

* U.N. suspends support to certain units * Le Roy cites deaths of over 62 civilians * Brigade in question is controlled by ex-rebels (Adds U.N. spokeswoman and U.N. source on details of army units) KINSHASA, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The United Nations will... Full Article at Reuters Alert Net

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