Congolese Rebels Escape From Camp in Uganda

The head of Congo's ex-rebel M23 group says an unknown number of fighters have escaped from a military camp in Uganda, just before they were to be repatriated. Civilian head of M23, Bertrand Bisimwa, told reporters Tuesday the fighters fled as trucks arrived at the Bihanga military camp to take them to an airbase, where they would be airlifted to the DRC. He said some of the fighters were shot and wounded during their escape. Ugandan troops were sent out to track down the escaped...

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