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Rebel leader alleges bombing of civilians

[Liberia] A young hungry child moves through a food distribution line. His hunger got the better of him as he ate the uncooked corn soya blend dry/uncooked out of his bag. IRIN
Un enfant affamé devant un centre de distribution de nourriture
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    Emile Ilunga, leader of the Goma-based RCD, on Saturday accused Zimbabwe and Sudan of having bombed civilians in the southern town of Kalemie on Friday, killing at least three and wounding others. The southeastern town of Kongolo was also reportedly bombed on Saturday. “Kabila and his allies must target the military and not civilians”, Reuters quoted Ilunga as saying. The RCD leader said the attacks, which could not be independently verified, jeopardised rebel participation in the Lusaka meetings to negotiate terms for a ceasefire.

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