5M dead as Congo peace deal signed
New report says conflict has claimed lives of more than 5 million people
IRC says most deaths from malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition
(CNN) -- The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and armed groups in the country signed a deal Wednesday to end years of fighting in the country's east, according to Peter Kessler, with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
He had no details about the scope of the agreement. The signing ended a more than two-week-long conference between the two sides in the eastern city of Goma.
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We hear all the time about how many service members we have lost in the Iraq conflict. Most of us know that in the operational environment we are in that the total is extremely low. Here is a comparison to look at 3800+ over 5 years vs 5.4 million in just under 10. OR and average of less than 100 US kia a month vs 45,000 per month.
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"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." -Henery Louis Mencken (1880-1956)
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*1992-1996 USMC CPL
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"I might not be Airborne however, it's whats on my right sleave!"
*1992-1996 USMC CPL
* 12/2005- present USAR Medic PL/ Human Terrain Teams
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The Congo is a huge mess and has been for ever. Remember the song by Billy Joel “We didn’t start the fireâ€
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French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
