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Conflict and fraud dominate poll fears

DRC

Difficulties are mounting ahead of elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo as conflict rages in the east, logistical problems remain unresolved and fears over fraud linger.

Some 44 million registered voters are set to cast ballots in the vast Central African nation on December 20 in concurrent presidential, parliamentary, provincial and municipal elections.

The sheer size of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is roughly the

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