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             DRC Government Proclaims Victory Over Armed Attackers

   Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo says government troops
   have beaten back armed attacks at three locations around the capital
   Monday, killing close to 40 attackers and capturing several more.
   Government spokesman Lambert Mende says scores of gunmen attacked the
   international airport, state television station and army headquarters
   in Kinshasa. He says several attackers were killed at each of the three
   locations.
   Mende describes the attackers as "terrorists" but says they have not
   yet been identified, and that the attacks appeared to have no purpose
   except to disrupt this week`s New Year`s celebrations. He urged
   residents to go about their business normally rather than give in to
   the threat.
   However, a VOA reporter based in Kinshasa says sporadic gunfire
   continued at mid-day and most residents were remaining in their homes.
   The reporter says soldiers and police are maintaining checkpoints
   throughout the city.
   Mende says about 30 gunmen were involved in the attack on the radio and
   television center, where transmission was temporarily shut down.
   Reuters news agency says two gunmen appeared on television before the
   shutdown to deliver a message critical of President Joseph Kabila.
   Mende says about 20 gunmen were involved in the attack on the airport
   and that 10 of them were killed. A similar number attacked the
   international airport in nearby N`Djili.
   The U.S. embassy in Kinshasa advised U.S. citizens to avoid areas where
   crowds have gathered. It said there were reports the international
   airport was closed.
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