For the second time in less than a week, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s defence minister has visited the east of the country, where Rwanda is accused of backing M23 rebels.
Jean-Pierre Bemba told residents in the main city, Goma, that government forces were working closely with UN peacekeepers to protect the population.
Violent attacks by the rebels have seen thousands flee to Goma.
The clashes have led to protests against the UN and Western countries, who demonstrators accuse of supporting Rwanda.
Rwanda denies backing the rebels who say they’re protecting minority Tutsis in eastern DR Congo from discrimination.
Source:Fiilafmonline/BBC
