Document #1002545

HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)

New Attacks on Civilians

http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/11/06/congo20150.htm

ecoi.net description:
Kiwanja: Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda’s forces and government-backed Mai Mai militias deliberately killed civilians; UN peacekeepers based in the area were apparently unable to protect civilians from attack; according to eyewitnesses, at least 20 persons were killed and another 33 wounded
Country:
Congo, Democratic Republic
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)
Published:
6 November 2008
Original link:
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/11/06/congo20150.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1002545 (former ID 108792)

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