The UN Security Council has voted to authorise the withdrawal of up to 2,000 peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo by 30 June.
However, it has delayed a decision on the full withdrawal of its 20,500-strong force, as sought by Congolese President Joseph Kabila, to next year.
The 15-member body unanimously adopted a resolution to withdraw the troops “where the security situation permits”.
It also decided to retain a UN presence in DR Congo until 30 June 2011.
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