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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

11 Jun 1997

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

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Jun 11, 1997

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4

Congo Rebels Battle Escalates In Brazzaville Crisis

Civilians flee as government troops clash with the Cobra militia in Brazzaville. Boats and wheelbarrows carry the wounded and frightened through streets littered with shell debris while officials discuss possible French intervention and talks. The conflict pits Gen Denis Sassou Nguesso against President Pascal Lissouba amid fears of a volatile political transition.

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Sierra Leone coup leaders threaten press crackdown

Sierra Leone's ARRC led by Maj John Koroma warned of media censorship and ordered price controls as workers stayed away from work after the May coup. Fighting flared near Lungi and Freetown as Nigerian naval ships arrived to back regional troops.

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Conservatives face second vote for new UK leader

In the first round MPs chose liberal ex finance minister Kenneth Clarke with 49 votes and 36 year old William Hague as the runner up with 41. Peter Lilley and Michael Howard urged supporters to back Hague. A June 17 runoff will decide the party leader after Major’s resignation following Labour’s 1997 victory.

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