Bukavo

Bukavo - 1996 (First Congo War).

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First part of the First Congo War as Rwandan troops push into Eastern Zaire, capturing Gotha and Bukavo.

Mainly infantry only as little else specified.

Leon Kengo wa Dondo, the Prime Minister of Zaire accuse Rwanda, Burundia and Uganda of sending in troops to join forces with the Banyamulenge Tutis who had risen up in revolt.

The conflict caused tens of thousands of refugees to flee the main cities and resulted in Zaires army retreating in disarray.

see Sam Kiley. "War draws closer as Rwanda troops move Tinto Zaire." Times [London, England] 31 Oct. 1996: 14. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 5 Mar. 2017.

see our Foreign Staff. "Tutsi rebels attack two Zaire towns." Times [London, England] 28 Oct. 1996: 1. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 5 Mar. 2017.

see Sam Kiley. "Zaire close to anarchy as Tutsis capture key town." Times [London, England] 1 Nov. 1996: 12. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 5 Mar. 2017.

see Michael Binyon and Sam Kiley. "War in Zaire brings fear of bloodbath." Times [London, England] 2 Nov. 1996: 1. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 5 Mar. 2017.

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