Conflict flares up for 2nd day in eastern Congo

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Conflict flares up for 2nd day in eastern Congo

KANYAMAHORO, Congo — Fighting erupted for a second consecutive day Saturday between the Congolese army and rebels in the eastern part of this war-ravaged nation, heightening regional tensions.

A front-line Congolese commander declared that neighboring Rwanda had targeted his troops. “Rwanda was shelling us,” Gen. Bahuma Ambamba said.

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