Laying Down Arms?

A major rebel coalition group in eastern DRC, the Revolutionary Movement of Congo (MRC)'s decision to lay down its arms under a UN brokered deal is certainly a positive step coming days before the county's first elections. However, we remain sceptical as to whether this can make a significant mark in a country awash with arms and a plethora competing rebel groups, many of whom stand to lose their status and power under democratic elections. Moreover, a similar deal made with another rebel group that kidnapped seven UN soldiers has not prevented the militia from continuing to fight the

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