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Posted On: April 28th 2008
Posted By: Adam Coozer
Source: BBC News

UN troops 'armed DR Congo rebels

The UN has covered up claims that its troops in Democratic Republic of Congo gave arms to militias and smuggled gold and ivory, the BBC has learned.

The allegations, based on confidential UN sources, involve Pakistani and Indian troops working as peacekeepers.

The UN investigated some of the claims in 2007, but said it could not substantiate claims of arms dealing.

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Posted on: April 28th 2008. Posted by: Narachon

The United Nations is a corrupt organization! Oh wait, I work for them..... The United Nations is a great organization!

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