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Senior commander linked to Rwandan genocide detained in Congo

A senior commander associated to the Rwandan genocide of 1994 has been captured by officers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported.

Congo's government spokesperson, Lambert Mende said that  General Leopold Mujyambere of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) had been detained this week after he was identified by security forces in the region.

Mr Mujyambere is currently being held in the capital city of Kinshasa.

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