Violence in Congo Leads Aid Groups to Halt Some Efforts

By Jason Beaubien

Published June 6, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

Humanitarian aid organizations suspend operations in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the wake of riots and attacks on aid workers and buildings. Hear NPR's Jason Beaubien.

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