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1996 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 3 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1996.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1996

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October

October 1996

Alliance of Democratic Forces Formed

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · Eastern Zaire · President of AFDL · Warfare / Congo War, 1st

Becomes political leader of the AFDL coalition challenging Mobutu's rule in eastern Zaire.

October 1996

Government Response to Eastern Rebellion

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu's government mobilises against the expanding Alliance of Democratic Forces for Liberation.

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1996

AFDL Rebellion Begins

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · South Kivu · Warfare / Congo War, 1st

Leads the AFDL rebellion against Mobutu as fighting in eastern Zaire develops into the First Congo War.

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