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01/25/2006:

"UN: 20,000 Flee DRC Fighting, Seek Refuge in Uganda"

The United Nations says about 20,000 people have crossed into Uganda to escape fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

A statement from the U.N. refugee agency Sunday says the refugees are camped at two locations and lack food, water, shelter and sanitation.

The fighting erupted Thursday when forces loyal to renegade DRC Army General Laurent Nkunda occupied several towns and villages.
voanews.com