11.   Another set of generals then replaced longtime military dictator Ne Win.

12.   Both countries were important backers of Kabila in his eight-month drive to oust longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.

13.   During his years of opposition to the late longtime Zairian dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, Kabila drew support from communist countries.

14.   He also served in the government of former leader Jean-Bedel Bokassa, the longtime dictator and self-proclaimed emperor of the central African nation.

15.   He also served in the government of former leader Jean-Bedel Bokassa, the longtime dictator and self-proclaimed emperor.

16.   In Congo, an eight-month civil war ended last May when the forces of current president Laurent Kabila drove out longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.

17.   It was the worst clash between protesters and security forces since a rebel army toppled longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko in May and installed rebel leader Laurent Kabila.

18.   It was worst clash between protesters and security forces since a rebel army toppled longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko in May and installed rebel leader Laurent Kabila as president.

19.   It was a surprise move by Tshisekedi, who has accused Kabila of being no better for Congo than longtime Zairian dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.

20.   It was the third time the government of President Laurent Kabila has faced mutinous soldiers since ousting longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko in May.