What rebel group did Laurent-Désiré Kabila lead?
Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo
Movement for the Liberation of the Congo
Zaire's Revolutionary Forces
Kabila's Liberation Movement
Answer
The Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo (AFDL), led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila, emerged as a significant rebel force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the late 1990s. Formed mainly out of eastern-based militias and backed by neighbouring countries, the AFDL aimed to overthrow the regime of President Mobutu Sese Seko, who had been in power for over three decades.
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