UN-backed mission launched against Congo rebels
A UN-backed military operation against Rwandan Hutu rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was launched at the weekend, a UN official said on Wednesday. "The first joint operations began at the weekend against FDLR (rebel) centres," Alan Doss, head of the UN operation in Congo, called MONUC, told Reuters.
The operation will involve 18 battalions from the Congolese FARDC army in a series of targeted attacks throughout north and south Kivu provinces in Congo's conflict-racked east, Doss said. The UN forces are providing rations, logistical support and medical evacuation assistance, Doss said. (Reuters)
