Rebels seize mines in Congo's resource war

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 13:31 in Earth & Climate

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 23 (UPI) -- Former rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have seized rich mineral mines in the eastern part of the country and are forcing civilians, including children, to work them, the Global Witness group reports.

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