Democratic Republic of the Congo: Logistics, South African caution delay Congo combat force

• 3,000 troops from South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi to deploy

• Tasked with combating dozens of Congolese rebel groups

• South Africa overlooked for senior command positions

By Jonny Hogg

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 28 (Reuters) - D eployment of a unique new U.N. combat force, billed by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a peace enforcer for eastern Congo, is being delayed by logistical difficulties and reticence from troop contributor South Africa.

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