Kenya Drawn Into DRC Rebel Controversy After Alliance Announcement in Nairobi
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Kenyan opposition raises concerns over exiled Congolese politician and rebel leader announcing alliance in Nairobi to destabilize DRC ahead of elections.
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Kenyan government disassociates itself from the announcement, though admitted it rejected Kinshasa's request to arrest the rebel leaders.
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Announcement made by M23 rebel leader and sanctioned former DRC electoral commission president in exile in Kenya.
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Comes as Kenyan troops exited DRC after end of mandate with EAC regional force accused of failing to confront rebels.
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Kenyan opposition seeks clarity from government on whether it enabled or was negligent in allowing rebel alliance announcement on its soil.