The path of insecurity for DRCongo's refugees
By: aljazeeraenglish
Posted: Nov 12 08
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Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Armed conflict, Crimes against humanity, Internally displaced persons
Africa, Congo, DRC, IDPs, Mass Killings, refugees, violence, war
After three weeks of fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo, civilians are hurting. For those caught behind rebel-held lines the situation is dire.
Al Jazeera been given exclusive access to the area, in the village of Kiwanja, eastern Congo. We found people who have fled some of the worst violence in recent days, only to end up at UN outposts which they say can't protect them either.
Mohamed Adow has this exclusive report. (November 12, 2008))
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Thanks for posting this
By functionjunction on Nov 12 08
Thanks for posting this video!
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