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What sparked the Second Congo War?

  • His assassination

  • His orders to foreign troops to leave

  • A dispute over resources

  • A military coup

Answer

The Second Congo War, ignited in 1998 and continued until 2003, holds the tragic legacy of being one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II. At its core lay the complex aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide, with regional tensions escalating and foreign powers介入ing.
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