African Leaders Call for Ceasefire in Eastern Congo

(08 Nov 08 - RV) African leaders meeting in Kenya yesterday called for an immediate ceasefire to end fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
They also criticized the world's largest United Nations peacekeeping force for failing to protect civilians and end the violence that is engulfing the eastern part of the country.
Meanwhile, renewed fighting raged in Congo between the army and rebels outside Goma near Kibati, where about 45,000 refugees remain.
Communications officer for Caritas, Michelle Hough, outlined the problems facing the most vulnerable people in this conflict….