DR Congo rebel leader flees

[gottaB]

One of the renegade leaders who captured the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo town of Bukavu has fled to neighbouring Rwanda.

Colonel Jules Mutebusi crossed the border with some 300 men, who had been disarmed, a Rwandan spokesman said.

Tensions have risen between DR Congo and Rwanda since Congolese President Joseph Kabila accused Rwanda of backing Col Mutebusi.

The unrest threatens DR Congo's shaky peace, following five years of war.

DR Congo rebel leader flees....

[displacedtexan]

1. I know the (possibly former) UN Ambassador from the DR Congo.

I haven't heard from him in a long time, though. His name is Andre Kopanga. He is a brilliant educator and thoughtful statesman. I hope he's alive and well!