Uganda Violence

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  Caught In Congo's Tides Of War: 40,000 Have Crossed A Lake Seeking Refuge

  When Congo plunged into a vicious war two decades ago that led to an estimated 5 million deaths, the northeastern province of Ituri was one of the country's bloodiest corners.

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  Burundi Rivals Resume Peace Talks In Uganda

  Rival Burundi factions held peace talks in Uganda today, resuming long-stalled negotiations aimed at ending months of violence that has raised fears of a return to civil war.

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  5 Killed in DR Congo Rebel Attack Near Beni

  Five people were killed in a new attack blamed on Ugandan rebels near Beni in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said on Tuesday.

• Rising Islamist Violence in Focus at Obama-Hosted Africa Summit

  Rising violence from brutal Islamist groups in Africa will be a key issue at an Africa summit US President Barack Obama is hosting in Washington this week.

• Ugandan Troops Kill 41 in Battle With 'Tribal Gunmen': Army Spokesman

  Ugandan troops have killed 41 gunmen in a major battle with tribal gunmen in the western district of Bundibuguyo near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda's army spokesman said Sunday.

• UN: Aid agencies need $166 million in South Sudan

  The United Nations humanitarian office says aid agencies need $166 million to save lives amid continuing violence in South Sudan.

• US military aircraft hit in South Sudan

  Rebel fire hit two US military aircraft responding to the outbreak in violence in South Sudan on Saturday.