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Friday, 31 October 2008 |
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The European Union discuses in Brussels today the possibility of deploying European Peacekeeping troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The meeting comes while there is a heating debate between the countries over this step.
Belgium and France see that it is vital for the EU to interfere for the sake of peace and order reinforcement, while German has not shown excitement towards the move.
On the Ground, the Rebel forces commanded by the General Laurence Nkunda are still having Goma the east Congolese largest town under siege.
Nkunda has earlier warned UN peacekeeper of standing in his way.
The rebel leader says that he does not wish to fight the international force; nevertheless, he said his forces will not hesitate should the peacekeepers show aggression against them.
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