SITUATION REPORT FOR DRC - NOVEMBER 13, 2008,

UNCLAS KINSHASA 001005 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG SUBJECT: SITUATION REPORT FOR DRC - NOVEMBER 13, 2008, AS OF 12:30 PM CENTRAL AFRICAN TIME (GMT +1) ¶1. (U) All times Kinshasa (GMT + 1) unless otherwise indicated. ¶2. (U) The items contained in this situation report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in Goma and Surrounding Area -------------- -- ¶3. (SBU) Information obtained from a UN security briefing in Goma noted that, while there was an exchange of fire in Kibati between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM on November 11, the area is now quiet. ¶4. (SBU) NGO's were extracted from Lubero approximately 150 kilometers north of Goma, though no further details were available. The FARDC is moving towards Kanyabayonga (approximately 100 kilometers north of Goma). NGO's were strongly advised not to go on the Rutshuru-Kanyabayonga axis without escort. The CNDP is moving towards Kiberizi and Kikuku, approximately 65 kilometers north of Goma. ¶5. (SBU) Information obtained from a MONUC military briefing on November 11 noted that 26 are confirmed dead from the recent fighting in Kiwanja, and unconfirmed reports of 36 additional deaths. BROCK