Congo agrees with Rwanda to disarm Hutu rebels
Congo has reached a deal with Rwanda to forcibly disarm Rwandan Hutu rebels on its soil in an effort to reduce tensions with its central African neighbour, a joint statement said on Sunday. The Hutu rebels, including former Rwandan soldiers (ex-FAR) and members of the Interahamwe militia, are among several armed groups continuing to destabilise eastern Democratic Republic of Congo even after the end of a broader 1998-2003 war. Full Story