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After Israel launched its full-scale offensive in Lebanon in September, many fled to the Mediterranean island.

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Later, Lubero’s military administrator Alain Kiwewa said order had been restored in the town and blamed a group of undisciplined soldiers for sowing panic. RETREAT FROM BUKAVU Such incidents and ...