Congo army factions clash in eastern Congo-UN

Fighting has broken out in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo near Rwanda between rival factions within Congo's supposedly …

Fighting has broken out in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo near Rwanda between rival factions within Congo's supposedly unified national army.

United Nations spokeswoman Jacqueline Chenard speaking by phone from the eastern town of Goma  reported heavy fighting south of the city.

Ms Chenard said the UN would fly a helicopter mission over the area today to try and establish what is happening.

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