Zimbabwe was reported to have lost about 80 soldiers on March 15th at Kabinda, near Mbuji-Mayi, a diamond-mining town.
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Rebels in Zaire captured the diamond mining town of Mbuji-Mayi and Lubumbashi, Zaire's second city, before giving President Mobutu three days to step down.
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In Mbuji-Mayi, the rebels have threatened to shoot anyone caught stealing.