UN Peacekeepers Pull Out of Congo, Leaving Security Void

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations have signed agreements to end the presence of UN peacekeepers in the country after more than two decades. The Congolese president has called for an accelerated withdrawal, but no firm timeline has been announced. The conflict in the country's east, where armed groups have been vying for control of resources, has taken center stage. Frustrated Congolese have protested against the UN mission, accusing it of failing to protect them from rebel attacks.