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French Troops Lead EU Peace Force in Congo

By Emily Harris
Published June 11, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

More French soldiers land in eastern Congo to lead a European Union peacekeeping mission aimed at protecting civilians and aid workers trapped in a civil war. Tribal fighting has left hundreds dead and forced thousands to flee. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

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International Correspondent Emily Harris is based in Jerusalem as part of NPR's Mideast team. Her post covers news related to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. She began this role in March of 2013.
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