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Rwanda-backed rebels committed possible war crimes, rights group says

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Human rights group says M23 rebels in eastern Congo committed possible war crimes.

It interviewed 18 civilians who had been detained by M23 in Goma and Bukavu .

Former detainees said they were either tortured or witnessed M23 fighters torture others in detention.

M23 is one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in mineral-rich eastern Congo .

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86

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85

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76

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formal

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English

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67

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