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178 civilians killed in rebel attacks

    NAIROBI

    A total of 178 civilians have died over the past two weeks in rebel attacks in the southern province of Makamba, AFP reported yesterday. The victims were either killed by the rebels or caught in crossfire in rebel-army clashes, residents and officials told the news agency.

    Meanwhile, a Burundi analyst told IRIN the DRC conflict had given support to Hutu-dominated rebels in Burundi. Even Leonard Nyangoma, who was thought to be loosing military relevance, was thought to be seeking ammunition and backing from pro-government forces.

    This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions

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