Chaos and Tragedy as Refugees Flee Fierce Fighting in DR Congo

July 11, 2012 from LinkTV News

Thousands of civilians from the Democratic Republic of Congo have fled into Uganda after days of fierce fighting between M23 rebels and government forces in Congo. Officials at the Nyakabande refugee center said the refugees had crossed the border to escape the bloodshed and avoid conscription by rebel forces. At least 2,200 more have been uprooted and 600 Congolese soldiers had also fled over the frontier. Footage courtesy of Reuters.

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