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DR Congo and UN Sign Peacekeeper Withdrawal Plan

The UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo has signed a withdrawal plan for its troops in the central African nation.

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DR Congo Army, UN Troops Announce Joint Operation Against M23 Rebels

UN peacekeepers in DR Congo announced a joint operation with the national army designed to stop M23 rebels from capturing key eastern cities.

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Top UN Official Urges ‘Responsible’ Exit of Peacekeepers From DR Congo

A top UN official said that peacekeepers should withdraw from conflict-torn DR Congo "as quickly as possible" yet responsibly.

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No Retreat by DR Congo Rebels on Deadline Day

Democratic Republic of Congo rebels continued to occupy strategic positions in the east late Thursday, the day M23 militants were supposed to withdraw under a regional peace initiative.

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UN Security Council Team Arrives in DR Congo

A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in DR Congo for a three-day visit, the world body said.

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UN Troops Kill Eight Civilians in DRC Convoy Attack: Governor

UN peacekeepers killed eight civilians during an attack on their supply convoy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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UN Peacekeeper Killed in Attack on Helicopter in DR Congo

A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their helicopter in eastern DR Congo.

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Kenya President Urges Deployment of Regional Force in DR Congo

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called for the deployment of a regional force to restore security in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east.

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‘Shining Object’ Linked to UN Helicopter Crash in DR Congo

A "shining object" may have caused a helicopter crash in DR Congo in which eight UN peacekeepers died.

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DR Congo, UN Forces Sign Accord on Tackling Armed Groups

UN peacekeepers have signed an agreement with DR Congo armed forces to facilitate joint operations against armed groups.

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