Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
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DR Congo defies pressure over talks with rebel M23
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DR Congo defies pressure over talks with rebel M23
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Dozens injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo
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An explosion at a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders with eastern Congo residents injures dozens
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