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Rebels continue Congo rampage

Thousands of Congolese refugees fleeing growing violence have accused rebel group M23 of widespread killing, rape and forced labour in the north Kivu province.

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UN experts say the Congolese group M23, led by General Bosco Ntaganda, have been heavily armed by Rwanda.

Half a million people are said to be running for their lives ahead of advancing rebel forces.

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Many have fled to neighbouring Uganda and Rwanda, while vast informal camps have sprung up inside Congo to aid thousands of internally displaced people.


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