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- The new government of Congo
faces a Tutsi-led rebellion in its eastern regions, backed by
its former ally, tiny but strong Rwanda. Uganda in turn, backs
Rwanda. Congo is not short of allies itself. Militarily powerful
Angola is still battling its own rebels,
called UNITA, who are cooperating with the Tutsi and Rwandan
forces. Zimbabwe, resentfull of South Africa's prestige, seeks
to assert its own power. South Africa adopts a statesmanlike
approach, but under pressure from other southern African countries,
may intervene if the situation deteriorates too far.
Other nations try to remain neutral. Attacks on them may provoke
British or French intervention. Meanwhile, Hutu death squads
continue to operate between Congo and Rwanda.
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