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At least 10 people died Monday in the crash of a U.N. plane as it attempted to land in the Congo, a U.N. official said.

Despite years of experience and billions of dollars, the peacekeeping force still seems to be failing at its task of protecting civilians.

The United Nations reported Tuesday that more than 500 systematic rapes were committed by armed combatants in eastern Congo since late July - more than double the number previously reported - and accepted partial responsibility for not protecting citizens.