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Congo's Struggle for Stability Congo's central government has failed to establish authority over the vast eastern part of the country. The conflict has entered a "new phase" according to United Nations officials.

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Congo's central government has failed to establish its authority over the vast eastern part of the country. The conflict has entered a "new phase" according to United Nations officials. Recent violence has pushed the total number of displaced persons to 800,000.