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Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

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More than 3,000 new military recruits began training Monday as the Congolese army steps up its fight against the M23 rebels that it alleges are backed by neighboring Rwanda.

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Associated Press News

Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

GOMA, Congo (AP) — More than 3,000 new military recruits began training Monday as the Congolese army steps up its fight against the M23 rebels that it alleges are backed

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

Congo's military says some 3,000 people have stepped forward to join the military's fight against M23 rebels in the country's east

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The Washington Post

Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

Congo’s military says some 3,000 people have stepped forward to join the military’s fight against M23 rebels in the country’s east

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Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

By JUSTIN KABUMBA Associated PressGOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s military says some 3,000 people have stepped forward to join the military’s fight against M23 rebels in the country’s east. Tensions have mounted as the M23 rebels have advanced in recent weeks, seizing several key towns including Kiwanja. Congo’s government has blamed Rwanda and expelled the Rwandan ambassador about a week ago. Representatives from the two countries met over the weeke…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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MY Northwest

Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

GOMA, Congo (AP) — More than 3,000 new military recruits began training Monday as the Congolese army steps up its fight against the M23 rebels that it alleges are backed by neighboring Rwanda.The Rwandan government, which has repeatedly denied supporting M23, meanwhile said that a Congolese fighter plane had “violated Rwandan airspace” by landing briefly at Rubavu airport.“No military action was taken by Rwanda in response, and the jet returned …

1 year ago·Tacoma, United States

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Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions

More than 3,000 new military recruits began training Monday as the Congolese army steps up its fight against the M23 rebels that it alleges are backed by neighboring Rwanda.The Rwandan government, which has repeatedly denied supporting M23, meanwhile said that a Congolese fighter plane had “violated Rwandan airspace” by landing briefly at Rubavu airport.“No military action was taken by Rwanda in response, and the jet returned to the DRC,” the Rw…

1 year ago·Orlando, United States

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