Rainstorm adds to misery in east Congo rebellion

Thursday, August 9, 2012

KANYARUCHINYA, Congo -- Drenching rain punctuated by bursts of thunder and forked lightning Wednesday compounded the misery of some 280,000 refugees from Congo's eastern rebellion, whose plight was highlighted by a visit from the U.N. humanitarian chief.

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