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News Roundup – 24 May 2013

May 24, 2013

tags: Afghanistan, Darfur, DRC, drones, M23, Mokhtar Belmokhtar, MUJAO, Niger, Sudan, Taliban

by Katharine Fortin

Obama restricts drone killings and foresees end to perpetual war.

Explosions and gunfire shake Kabul.

Insurgents attack near UN mission in Kabul.

UN Under-Secretary General ‘shocked’ after visiting Darfur camp.

Mokhtar Belmokhtar ‘masterminded’ Niger suicide attacks (for a profile of Mokhtar Belmokhtar see here).

In Goma, UN Secretary-General hails regional accord as ‘best chance for peace in years’.

DRC rebels announce temporary ceasefire.

Deadly blast targets Thai soldiers.

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