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1996 in Zaire

Explore 7 historical events and records for Zaire in 1996.

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Historical records for Zaire in 1996

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October

18 October 1996

ADFL Rebellion

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · Eastern Zaire · ADFL Leader · Government / Government of Zaire

Leads the ADFL rebellion against Mobutu.

18 October 1996

Rwandan-Backed Advance

Kabila, Laurent-Desire · Eastern Zaire · ADFL Leader · Government / Government of Zaire

Rwanda and Uganda provide major military support.

October 1996

Banyamulenge Crisis

Mobutu, Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga · South Kivu · President of Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Faces rebellion in eastern Zaire involving Banyamulenge forces.

October 1996

Eastern Zaire Rebellion Begins

Mobutu, Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga · South Kivu · President of Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Rwanda and Uganda increasingly support anti-Mobutu forces.

November

November 1996

Eastern Camps Collapse

Mobutu, Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga · Kivu · President of Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Hundreds of thousands of refugees return toward Rwanda.

November 1996

Rebellion of they erupt in

Mobutu, Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga · President of Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

When Mobutu issues an order forcing Tutsis to leave Zaire on penalty of death, they erupt in rebellion

November 1996

Rwandan Refugee Camps Attacked

Mobutu, Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga · Kivu · President of Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Rwandan-backed forces attack refugee camps in eastern Zaire.

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