
Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire; 900 dead, 2,880 hurt.
The alliance of rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a unilateral ceasefire for “humanitarian reasons” after taking control of territory. According to UN data, at least 900 people have been killed, and 2,880 injured in the fighting in and around Goma. The rebel offensive has drawn condemnation from the…