But on March 6th it reoccupied Bunia, Ituri's capital, and a dozen airstrips and villages nearby.

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As it turns out, Uganda does appear to be quelling the killing, at least in Bunia.

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But Bunia residents, contacted by radio, contradicted rebel claims, saying government forces had secured the town.

CNN: Rebels thrust toward last government-held town in E. Zaire

Rebels took over Beni Friday before pushing toward Bunia, roughly 75 miles (120 km) to the north.

CNN: Rebels thrust toward last government-held town in E. Zaire

These leopard-skin-swathed warriors were allowed to join its troops on a triumphal rampage through Bunia on March 6th.

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Uganda has asked for international help to deal with thousands of refugees fleeing the Bunia area into western Uganda.

BBC: DR Congo town 'volatile'

The clashes erupted soon after the 9, 000 strong Ugandan forces withdrew from Bunia about two weeks ago, as part of a wider peace deal.

BBC: Deaths rise in DR Congo

French soldiers started to arrive in Bunia , the capital of a region in north-eastern Congo that has been torn by savage tribal fighting.

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Bunia is now relatively peaceful but the surrounding area is not.

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The UN troops have been pulled back into Bunia for their own protection after the killing of two soldiers some 70 km north of the town.

BBC: Deaths rise in DR Congo

Following the recent escalation of tension around the north-eastern Congolese town of Bunia, the United Kingdom, a major donor to both countries, urged them not to resume hostilities.

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There are huge banners right across Bunia advertising the trial.

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