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Colombia’s rebels catch the gold bug. UN troops attack M23 rebels positions in Eastern DRC. M23 rebels launch political wing. Mali to seek ICC probe into crimes in the north. ICG West Africa Project Director discusses deteriorating situation in Mali.

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Rebel Advance in Eastern Congo Displaced 220,000 People says UN.  UN to reinforce troops in East Congo to combat rebels: M23 rebels appoint political liaison.  Helicopters attack Colombian rebels as President visits South.  But what do Lubanga’s ex-child soldiers get?  Mali’s armed groups recruit boys, abuse girls UNICEF says.  Congo, Rwanda agree a plan to tackle …

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Congo denounces insurgency as Rwandan army invasion. International Criminal Court issues first sentence. Taliban commander: we cannot win the war and Al-Qaida is a plague.

Thomas Lubango Dyilo is sentenced to 14 years, as M23 advances on Goma

 Yesterday, the International Criminal Court handed down its Decision on Sentence pursuant to Article 76 of the Statute in the trial of Prosecutor v Thomas Lubanga Dyilo. The sentencing judgment follows the court’s Judgment dated 14 March 2012 in which it found Thomas Lubanga Dyilo guilty, as a co-perpetrator, of the charges of conscripting and enlisting …

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DR Congo rebels advance on Goma. Syrian rebels show ‘huge growth’ in capability. Dozens killed including 6 U.S. troops in insurgent attacks in Afghanistan.

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Congo rebels capture mineral transit town. Rebels chase Congo troops as fighting kills UN peacekeeper. Army takes rebel stronghold: battle in Damascus. Philippine communist rebels free 3 gold mining employees abducted in country’s south. Congo rebels offer peace talks with government. Congo issues arrest warrant for warlord Ntaganda. First ICC sentence against Congo militia boss. …

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Another civilian killed by ‘armed group’ in Papua. British police arrest 2 suspected members of basque armed group ETA, on the run from Spain. Al Qaida inspired group claim dozens of attacks across Syria. Nigerian rebels swap weapons for welding. France’s Hollande urges more Syria sanctions, rebel support. UN threatens sanctions for Mali rebels, but …

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Rebels must unite for Syria’s sake. Mali protests rebel occupation of the north. Colombia rebel attack kills five at oil plant. Syria pummels rebels as battered city collects bodies. International court takes on Boko Haram.

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Navi Pillay refers Syria’s case to International Criminal Court.  Sudanese troops clash with rebels.