Western Theatre (Second Congo War)

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Was the theatre of war in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo during the Second Congo War.

Chronology

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August 1998: The Inga Dams in Matadi were captured by the rebel group RCD, led by historical figure Laurent-Désiré Kabila.

August 1998: Congolese government forces took back Matadi and the Inga dams.

August 1998: Ugandan and Rwandan troops led by Kabarebe ("Commander James") hijacked a passenger plane in rebel-held Goma to the east to escort elite soldiers - composed of Rwandan, Ugandan and possibly Congolese forces[48] - to the small town of Kitona in Bas-Bas Province. Congo on the Atlantic coast.

August 1998: Angolan troops were able to recapture Boma, Muanda and Kitona in few days.