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UN confirms resignation of MONUC commander

• Amid claims of lack of leadership in DRC The United Nations has confirmed that the Force Commander of the UN peace keeping forces in the Congo (MONUC), General Vicente Diaz de Villegas, has resigned less than a month after taking over the reins of the force.
Former MONUC force commander, Gen Babacar Gaye (L), welcoming his successor, Gen Vincente Diaz de Hellega. (Photo MONUC Myriam Asmani).
Former MONUC force commander, Gen Babacar Gaye (L), welcoming his successor, Gen Vincente Diaz de Hellega. (Photo MONUC Myriam Asmani).
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