Ron Burgundy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 SAKE/GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Congolese troops fought back on Thursday against rebels who rejected calls from African leaders to quit the eastern city of Goma, captured earlier this week in a major upset and despite the presence of U.N. peacekeepers. Thousands of people fled the area of clashes around the town of Sake, as M23 rebel fighters rushed from Goma to reinforce their positions against an army counter-offensive. Both sides claimed control of Sake as night fell on the troubled eastern area. There was no independent verification of who was holding the town. ... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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