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The Guardian

Guardian: Africa's Dictator Died at the Hands of His Boy Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Stuart Jeffries discusses the assassination of Laurent Kabila and its ramifications on the war in the Congo. (February 11, 2001)
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BBC

Bbc: One Year On: Kabila Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Mark Dummett looks back on Laurent Kabila's assassination and what has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo since his death. (January 16, 2002)
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the current history of Democratic Republic of the Congo and the problems it has had since its independence from Belgium. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Other

Global Issues: The Democratic Republic of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an account of the Dempcratic Republic of Congo which provides a brief background on the country and information on the toll of its war on the civilians, environment, and wildlife.