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Congo-Kinshasa: 'Some Reservations' About UN's New 'Offensive Force'
DW, 28 March 2013
The Security Council has approved the first "offensive" UN force to battle rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed groups such as M23 (pictured) have taken over large parts… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Security Council Authorizes 'Intervention Brigade' for Armed Groups
UN, 28 March 2013
Resolution 2098 (2013) Enables 'Offensive' Combat Force To 'Neutralize and Disarm' Congolese Rebels, Foreign Armed Groups Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: An Intervention Brigade Within Monusco Would Require Further Human Rights Protection Mechanisms
FIDH, 27 March 2013
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is slated to pass a resolution this week that would extend MONUSCO's mandate until March 2014, and add a new "intervention brigade"… Read more »