UN To Send Extra 3,000 Troops To DRCongo

From Yahoo News/AFP:

KIWANJA, DR Congo (AFP) – The UN Security Council approved Thursday an extra 3,000 peacekeeping troops to help put a lid on conflict in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Its decision in New York came hours after fresh fighting erupted between rebels and pro-government Mai-Mai militia outside Kiwanja -- scene of fierce clashes earlier this month in which at least 50 civilians were killed.

In its resolution, the Security Council said the length of deployment of the additional 2,785 military personnel and 300 police officers to the UN mission in Congo (MONUC) would hinge on the security situation.

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