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DR Congo army foil attempt to capture Goma airport

Xinhua, June 3, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces (FARDC) on Tuesday foiled an attempt by an armed group to take control of Goma airport in the east of the country, security sources told Xinhua.

"The assailants came at around 4:30 a.m (local time) and attacked soldiers guarding the airport, while other assailants tried to break into banks," the same source said.

"Their objective was to take control of Goma town, then demand dialogue with the government," the sources continued, adding that three of the captured assailants confirmed belonging to a movement created by former rebel leader Mbusa Nyamwhisi who is currently living in a foreign country.

North Kivu governor Julien Paluku said the attack was repulsed by FARDC, adding that an assailant was killed and three others injured while one soldier lost his life.

He said investigations had been launched to know the identity of assailants and their motives. Endi