BBC Programme Says UN Peacekeepers Armed Militia in Congo

Tue, 2008-04-29 12:31 by Jan

BBC programme says UN peacekeepers armed militia in Congo
Earth Times
28 Apr 2008

London - United Nations peacekeepers have armed militia forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and been involved in the smuggling of gold and ivory, a BBC television programme claimed Monday. The allegations, which the BBC said were based on confidential UN sources, had been "covered up" by the UN. Pakistani and Indian troops in the peacekeeping force had been involved.

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