11.   But we knew that the recession in the area was bound to lead to a disastrous economic situation.

12.   Despite the hint of political progress, fighting continues in eastern Congo, often cutting off towns like Bunia and worsening an already disastrous economic situation.

13.   But diplomatic efforts to defuse the potentially disastrous situation are being stepped up.

14.   Meanwhile diplomatic efforts to defuse the potentially disastrous situation are being stepped up.