Un Peace Force Issue Army Rape Ultimatum

The UN peace force in the Democratic Republic of Congo has issued an ultimatum to two units within the army over allegations of mass rape.

 The peace force says unless swift legal action is taken against the accused soldiers before the end of this month, it would stop working with their brigades. 

In December, at least 126 rapes carried out by soldiers fleeing a rebel offensive. 

Armed groups in eastern DR Congo often use rape as a weapon of war. 

The region's mineral riches have been plundered by numerous groups and countries over the past two decades. 

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