Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion
Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.
Al Jazeera English reports: Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.
This world story centres on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include DRC, President Joseph Kabila and Congo.
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