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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:aftermath
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increased French military presence in Africa
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gptkbp:allies
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NATO involvement discussed
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gptkbp:belgian_involvement
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limited support
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gptkbp:casualties
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approximately 20
significant civilian casualties
over 200 hostages taken
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gptkbp:commemoration
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memorials for victims
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gptkbp:consequences
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impact on Zaire's government
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gptkbp:context
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gptkb:Second_Congo_War
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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depicted in documentaries
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gptkbp:date
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May 1978
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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failed prior to military action
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 3 days
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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short-term economic boost for Zaire
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gptkbp:french_military_doctrine
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rapid deployment forces
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gptkbp:french_objectives
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rescue hostages and restore order
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gptkbp:historical_analysis
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studied in military history
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Cold War tensions
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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declassified military reports
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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influence on neighboring countries
example of foreign intervention in Africa
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of Kolwezi
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gptkbp:impact_on_french_politics
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debate over military interventions
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gptkbp:intelligence
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prior intelligence gathering
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gptkbp:international_relations
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debates on legality of intervention
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gptkbp:international_response
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mixed reactions
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gptkbp:involved_countries
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no UN intervention
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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Simba rebels
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on future military interventions
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gptkbp:location
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Kolwezi, Zaire
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gptkbp:long-term_consequences
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political instability in Zaire
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive media coverage
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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airborne assault
combined arms approach
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gptkbp:military_technology
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helicopters and armored vehicles
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:General_Jean-Pierre_Huchon
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gptkbp:operations
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gptkb:Operation_Bonite
influence on future French operations in Africa
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gptkbp:participants
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gptkb:French_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Belgian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Zairean_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:public_perception
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generally supportive
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gptkbp:rebel_tactics
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gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
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gptkbp:result
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victory for the French and allied forces
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gptkbp:significance
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rescue of hostages
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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control of mining resources
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gptkbp:zairean_casualties
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hundreds
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gptkbp:zairean_leader
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gptkb:Mobutu_Sese_Seko
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gptkbp:zairean_military_structure
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weak and disorganized
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gptkbp:zairean_public_opinion
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mixed reactions
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:First_Congo_War
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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