Last updated: 19 january, 2011 - 17:21 GMT

DR Congo army commander 'led mass rape' in Fizi

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An army commander in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is accused of leading the recent mass rape of at least 50 women.

There are serious allegations of mass rape on New Year's day in the eastern DR Congo town of Fizi.

Witnesses are accusing the military commander in the area of directing the violence. One of the victims has identified him as the rapist.

The BBC's correspondent in DR Congo Thomas Hubert sent this report.

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