KINSHASA: The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) threatened to use force against M23 rebel forces near Goma city, eastern Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo, if they do not disarm within 48 hours.

A new UN intervention brigade will be used for the first time to help the DR Congo army set up a “security zone” in the city, the international body said.

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