Congo Rebels Blocked Near Songololo as Kabila Forces Advance
Government allied troops bar rebel fighters retreating from western Congo and declare the Songololo group effectively prisoners of war. Deputy Interior Minister Faustin Munene says safe passage is denied until Zimbabwe and Angola pull back Rwanda and Uganda are accused of invading the east and backing the rebels.
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Laurent Kabila
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Kinshasa
Faustin Munene
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Uganda
Zimbabwe
Angola
UN food agency appeals for Cuban relief funds
The World Food Program launched a 20.5 million dollar appeal to aid about 615000 Cubans in five eastern provinces facing drought driven by El Niño. It targets rice beans and canned fish until May with crop losses projected at least 267 million if dry weather continues through September.
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Rioters Loot Chinese Shops In Aceh City Riots
In Lhokseumawe Aceh residents fled as hundreds of ethnic Chinese chased from shops and homes by stone throwing mobs. Police reported two deaths amid looting of rice noodles wiring and other goods with soldiers present and faster flee to Medan.
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AP Toe
Crackdown on IRA dissidents drawn up in Belfast plan
Belfast outlines emergency measures after Omagh bombing to curb IRA dissidents. Plans slash right to silence, ease conviction by detective testimony, and empower asset seizure for truce defiance. Adams calls violence over but critics say peace pact not fully honored.
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First Genocide Verdict By Rwanda Tribunal Akayesu Trial
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda issues its first genocide verdict. Jean Paul Akayesu, former mayor of Taba, faces 15 counts including genocide and crimes against humanity. Prosecutors say he knew of and aided killings of Tutsis. defense argues he should be acquitted. The court also notes Kam banda pled guilty earlier, the first such admission before an international tribunal.
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Akayesu
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