Document #1243808

BBC News (Author)

Congo armed forces chief sacked

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/africa/7734997.stm

ecoi.net description:
Military chief of staff sacked after army lost territory to rebel forces in the East; 4 soldiers sentenced to life in prison for rape, looting and deserting their posts; reportedly, rebel forces take town of Rwindi, 125 kilometres North of Goma
Country:
Congo, Democratic Republic
Source:
BBC News (Author)
Published:
18 November 2008
Original link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/africa/7734997.stm
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1243808 (former ID 109384)

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