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DR Congo clashes 'leave 18 dead' DR Congo troops clash with rebels
(about 8 hours later)
At least 18 rebels are said to have died in clashes between government forces and insurgents in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several dissident soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been killed in a clash with government forces in the east of the country.
UN officials said Wednesday's fighting - involving troops loyal to dissident Gen Laurent Nkunda - took place north of Goma, in North-Kivu region. The UN says the death toll from Wednesday's fighting is not clear. Some reports speak of 18 insurgents killed.
Five soldiers were injured in the unrest, which stopped when UN peacekeepers intervened. DRC government forces say they were attacked by troops loyal to dissident Gen Laurent Nkunda north of Goma, in North-Kivu region.
Correspondents say the situation in the east remains highly volatile. The situation in the east remains highly volatile, correspondents say.
This is despite a 2003 ceasefire which ended a five-year conflict.This is despite a 2003 ceasefire which ended a five-year conflict.
The rebels have occupied the Rutshuru hills near the Rwandan border since early December.The rebels have occupied the Rutshuru hills near the Rwandan border since early December.
DR Congo is attempting a transition to democracy and this month installed an elected president, Joseph Kabila, for the first time in 40 years.DR Congo is attempting a transition to democracy and this month installed an elected president, Joseph Kabila, for the first time in 40 years.