Congo: More Questions About LA Times Story

As noted below, today's LA Times ran a glowing story about U.N. efforts to secure peace in Central Africa. Interesting, because yesterday's U.N. Daily Briefing included this:

NO CONFIRMATION OF CLASHES ALONG DR CONGO BORDER WITH RWANDA: Asked about reports concerning possible strikes by the Rwandan Government against rebels based inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Spokesman said that the UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) had heard rumors about incidents along the border, including of Rwandan infiltration into the DRC. He said that MONUC continues its reconnaissance patrols by road patrols and helicopters, and so far there has been no confirmation of any such activities. The Spokesman added that the Mission said on Wednesday that Rwanda’s threat to take military action in the DRC seriously threatens the transition process in that country and in the region.

The continuing lack of MSM coverage is becoming less excusable and less acceptable. The U.N. held a press briefing on Wednesday the 23rd, and has a news release on its Web site with a link to a videotape of the briefing.