Soldiers, U.N. Troops Arrest Militia Leader
From Times Wire Reports
Government soldiers and U.N. troops in Congo arrested a militia leader in a crackdown on armed groups that have terrorized the lawless Ituri district and killed more than 60,000 people since 1999.
The arrested leader, Kahwa Mandro, heads one of half a dozen ethnic-based groups allegedly protecting their communities in Ituri that are often said to be fighting over natural resources and tax revenue.
The prosecutor in Ituri said Mandro was accused of killings, extortion and kidnapping.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
