DRC BELLIGERENTS TO WITHDRAW

WARRING factions in the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to begin disengaging their troops on March 15. Diplomatic sources said United Nations observers will monitor the withdrawal of forces, which is to be carried out over a two-week period. The six countries and three rebel groups that have been fighting in the central African nation for the past two and a half years will meet again this week to hammer out details. – AFP