Women take up arms in Eritrea's war

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There are now around 40,000 Eritrean women fighting for their country against Ethiopia, from which Eritrea gained independence in 1993. This war, which began in May 1998, has become the largest in the world, with at least 50,000 soldiers having been killed. The women soldiers feel that it is their duty to protect their country against Ethiopia, which is seeking to expand towards the sea. Ethiopia appears to feel threatened by Eritrea, which is small but has been able to establish a strong economy.

Ethiopia, Intnl Political Relations, Eritrea, International relations, Eritrean foreign relations, Ethiopian foreign relations, Women soldiers

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Power slips from Kabila in Congo

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Congolese President Laurent-Desire Kabila may be ousted unless he is willing to give away large areas of the country to rebels supported by Uganda and Rwanda. Kabila has received support from Angola, Namibia and Zimbabwe, but all three of these countries now wish to withdraw from their commitments to Kabila and make peace. The rebel groups now feel that there is a good chance of pushing through their demands.

Legal issues & crime, Congo, Congo (Kinshasa), Kabila, Laurent

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The mad dash across a desert that could end in guerrilla war

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Polisario Front guerrillas seeking independence for Western Sahara could abandon their ceasefire if the 600 competitors in the Paris-Dakar Rally pass through the region. Morocco has indicated that it will respond with force to any move to disrupt the event.

Morocco, Intnl Terrorist Actions, Guerrillas, Western Sahara, Terrorism, International offenses, 2001 AD, Paris-Dakar Rally, Polisario Front

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