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Iraq and DR Congo

Why an ancient religious split is rising to the fore in Iraq; and the violence that continues to wreck havoc in DR Congo - despite the presence of UN peacekeepers.

Aleem Maqbool looks for the origins of a recent surge in violence in Iraq. His journey takes him to the city of Karbala, the site of an ancient battle which continues to shape events today. Meanwhile, Gabriel Gatehouse is in the eastern part of DR Congo, a part of Africa that continues to miss out on the economic benefits that are being enjoyed by its neighbours.

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Thu 30 May 2013 18:50GMT
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