41.   The rebel coalition took up arms nine months ago, accusing Kabila of mismanagement, corruption and warmongering.

42.   Uganda and Rwanda have provided troops and arms for the rebel coalition of ethnic Tutsis, disgruntled Congolese soldiers and Congolese opposition politicians.

43.   Khartoum has accused Uganda, Eritrea and Ethiopia of attacking Sudanese territory and fighting alongside the rebel coalition.