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Friday, July 03, 2009

Congo: Rights Group Reports Attacks on Civilians


Published: July 3, 2009

Human Rights Watch said Thursday that recent military operations in the Congo "have been a disaster for civilians, who are now being attacked from all sides." The report accused government troops, who are backed by United Nations peacekeepers, of raping and brutalizing villagers in a large area of eastern Congo. United Nations officials have said that parts of eastern Congo are getting worse, despite efforts to sweep out the rebels.

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