Heavy fighting erupted overnight in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo when fighters from the M23 rebel group attacked army positions near the border with Uganda and Rwanda, a local official and a witness said on Monday.
"I confirm the attack since last night on our positions," said Muhindo Luanzo, assistant to the military administrator of the eastern town of Rutshuru.
"(The village of) Runyoni is also besieged by the enemy but our troops are already deployed to respond and chase the enemy."
