Wednesday, June 9

Thousands lined the streets to welcome the troops

DR Congo army recaptures Bukavu

Government troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recaptured the eastern town of Bukavu from dissident soldiers without a fight. Correspondents say thousands of residents sang, beat drums and honked horns as soldiers marched in, ending a one-week occupation by the rebels.

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