Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Continuing War In The Congo

United Nations soldiers pass fleeing displaced persons in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Stephen Morrison / EPA

Rebels, Government Troops Clash Again In Congo -- L.A. Times

Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya -- A shaky cease-fire in eastern Congo ruptured again Friday when a brief skirmish between rebels and government troops sent thousands of civilians fleeing a displacement camp as they lined up to receive food aid.

In what is becoming a familiar scene, panicked families ran at the first sound of gunfire, dashing toward the city of Goma.

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My Comment: This war is far from over .... in fact .... it appears to be just starting.

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