African Nations Will Send Peacekeepers To Congo If Needed
Tomaz Salomao, the head of the Southern African Development Community, told reporters after a summit meeting that the region backed calls for a ceasefire and the creation of a humanitarian corridor.
"SADC should immediately provide assistance to the armed forces of DRC," he said, reading out the summit's communique.
"SADC will not stand by and witness any destructive acts of violence by any armed groups... and if necessary will send peacekeeping forces," he said.
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November 09, 2008 17:59 ET (22:59 GMT)
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