Congo President Kabila Wants Stronger UN Force to Fight Rebels
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Democratic Republic of Congo’s president, Joseph Kabila, called for a stronger mandate for United Nations peacekeepers to help combat a rebellion in the east that has forced almost 1 million people from their homes.
Rebels from the M23 movement deserted Congo’s army in April and held the border town of Goma for 11 days last month before agreeing to negotiations with the government. UN soldiers faced criticism for allowing the insurgents to enter the trading hub after the national army retreated.