Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s government has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in the central African nation’s east. The minister of the interior, Jacquemain Shabani, on Tuesday denounced the “massive arrival of foreign populations” in the territories of Rutshuru and Masisi in the North Kivu province. Shabani says locals were “expelled by violence,” and that this “constitutes ethnic cleansing.” Mor…

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Congo accuses rebel group of 'ethnic cleansing' in country's east

Congo’s government has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in the central African nation’s east

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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s government on Tuesday accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of “ethnic cleansing” in the central African nation’s east. The minister of the interior, Jacquemain Shabani, denounced the “massive arrival of foreign populations” in the territories of Rutshuru and Masisi in North Kivu province, where locals were “expelled by violence.”  “This is what constitutes ethnic cleansing,” Shabani said. Congo’s accusation co…

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Congo accuses rebel group of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in country’s east

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Congo accuses rebel group of 'ethnic cleansing' in country's east

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