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Bunagana

With heavy guns still smoking, residents of the town of Bunagana, celebrate the routing of M-23 rebels by the Congolese army.

A photographer in Congo witnessed the moment when the guns fell silent

November 6, 2013Conflict & Justice

Villagers in eastern Congo poured into the streets this week to celebrate a decision by the rebel group M-23 to lay down its weapons. Photographer Peter Muller shares his photos and describes the jubilation.

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