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    At Least 12 U.N. Peacekeepers Killed In Rebel Attack In Congo

    Five Congolese soldiers also died, and at least 40 peacekeepers were wounded in the attack on a base in eastern Congo. A U.N. official said it was the bloodiest assault on peacekeepers in 25 years.
    by Maggie Penman Dec 08, 2017 2 minutes
    The U.N. has operated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for years. Thursday evening's attack was the bloodiest assault on peacekeeping forces in recent memory, according to a U.N. official.

    Updated at 1:02 p.m. ET

    At least 12 U.N. peacekeepers were killed when rebels attacked a peacekeeping base in a remote area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday. Five Congolese soldiers also died and at least 40 peacekeepers were wounded in the three-hour firefight.

    "This is the worst

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