Congo - War and Peace

As UN peacekeepers begin preparations for leaving their largest and most expensive mission - in the Democratic Republic of Congo - there are sharply differing views on how well-equipped that African nation is to fend for itself against violent militia groups there.

The Congolese government has requested that United Nations peacekeepers withdraw in 2011, but many fear that the withdrawal of the 'Blue Helmets' will lead to an escalation of fighting in a conflict that has already led to the deaths of more than five million people.

Reporter Sam Benstead, from the UK-based ORTV, travelled to Congo to see for himself how well prepared the country is for the UN's departure.

His report raises the question: can Congo really stand alone or could the UN's departure push the country towards a new humanitarian catastrophe?

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S2010E24 - The Condemned