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Mayi-Mayi threat discounted

    NAIROBI

    Rwandan and rebel Congolese officers appeared on local television in Kisangani this week to reassure people of their safety following a threat by Mayi-Mayi warriors that they would "liberate" the town this coming weekend, residents told IRIN on Friday. The officers said in a Wednesday television broadcast that the Mayi-Mayi were aimless and disorganised and
    would not follow through with the threat. A letter delivered to local authorities reportedly stated that the Mayi-Mayi would enter Kisangani on Saturday to chase the Rwandans out of town.

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