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1998 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 4 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998

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July

27 July 1998

Expulsion of Foreign Military Personnel

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · Kinshasa · President of DR Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Kabila orders foreign military personnel who supported his rebellion to leave the country.

August

2 August 1998

Second Congo War Begins

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · Eastern Congo · President of DR Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Faces a new rebellion backed by Rwanda and Uganda as the Second Congo War begins in eastern Congo.

August 1998

Defense of Kinshasa during Kitona Offensive

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · Kinshasa · President of DR Congo · Warfare / Military

Survives a rebel offensive toward Kinshasa after allied Angolan and Zimbabwean forces intervene.

August 1998

RCD Rebellion Formed

Wamba dia Wamba, Ernest · Goma · RCD Leader · Warfare / Military

Emerges as an early leader of the Rally for Congolese Democracy during the rebellion against Laurent Kabila.

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