An international journalist recently in Kisangani confirmed to IRIN that “tensions” were apparent between the Mouvement de liberation congolais (MLC) of Jean-Pierre Bemba and the Ernest Wamba dia Wamba-led RDC. The tension has spread to the backers of each rebel faction, Uganda and Rwanda, western diplomats say. Three Mobutuist generals are also reported to be in Kisangani: Baramoto, N’Zimbi and Mavua, according to the Belgian daily ‘Le Soir’. The journalist noted allegations of related politically-motivated arrests by the RDC in Kisangani.
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