Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Toll in Eastern Congo 'Devastating,' Clinton Says

Washington — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the humanitarian impact of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been devastating and that those behind recent human rights abuses must be held accountable.

Speaking with African Union (AU) Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma November 28 in Washington, Clinton said the United States strongly condemns the "tactics of fear and intimidation" that have accompanied the conflict since a rebellion broke out in the region in April.

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