He placed him under an 18-month supervision order and ordered him to carry out a total of 260 hours of unpaid work as a direct alternative to custody.

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When, once in office, President Kabila did not do as they ordered, the two invading presidents tried to oust him, but they failed and then fell out over their aims in Congo.

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The Delhi Supreme Court ordered Rome's envoy not to leave the country and airports across India were put on alert to stop him flying out.

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