DR Congo Forces Surrender to Rebels
Thousands of soldiers have surrendered to M23, as the rebel group announced their determination to topple the government. Meanwhile, the Congolese president has agreed to look in to the rebels' demands.
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Soldiers Surrender to Rebels
New Times, 22 November 2012
At least 2,100 Congolese government soldiers and 700 policemen yesterday surrendered to the rebel group M23, as the rebel offensive approached Sake Town about 30 kilometres south… Read more »
M23 rebel (file photo).
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