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Thu 10 Oct 2008Nine killed as Congolese soldiers go on rampage in Goma
Congolese soldiers killed at least nine people and looted homes and stores in overnight violence that terrorised residents of the eastern provincial capital Goma.
The city is besieged by rebels, according to UN radio. But army Colonel Jonas Padiri, a senior commander, said the situation was calm this morning and that his men were in control.
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