Southern African forces to leave DR Congo

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
The M23 has continued to gain ground in eastern DR Congo and last month seized the region's second-biggest city, Bukavu. South Africa's deployment was heavily criticised by the public and opposition following the killing of its soldiers.
Southern African bloc decides to end military mission in DRC
The southern African regional bloc has decided to end its military deployment to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where it lost at least a dozen soldiers in conflict there in January.
Southern African bloc to withdraw troops from Congo in phases
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said on Thursday that a summit of regional heads of state had terminated the mandate of its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo and decided on a "phased withdrawal".
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South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have ...
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi to withdraw troops from conflict-torn DR Congo
Public opposition to their deployment has surged since 14 South African and three Malawian peacekeepers were killed by M23 rebels in January.
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