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DR Congo: M23's Makenga and Runiga factions 'clash' | DR Congo: M23's Makenga and Runiga factions 'clash' |
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At least eight people have been killed in the first clashes between rival factions of the M23 rebel group in DR Congo, sources have told the BBC. | At least eight people have been killed in the first clashes between rival factions of the M23 rebel group in DR Congo, sources have told the BBC. |
The violence was linked to a power-struggle between M23 political leader Jean-Marie Runiga and military chief Sultani Makenga, the sources said. | The violence was linked to a power-struggle between M23 political leader Jean-Marie Runiga and military chief Sultani Makenga, the sources said. |
On Sunday, regional leaders signed a UN-brokered accord to end conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. | On Sunday, regional leaders signed a UN-brokered accord to end conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. |
About 800,000 people have been displaced in fighting since May 2012. | |
The M23 launched a rebellion against the DR Congo government, briefly seizing Goma, the main city in the east, in November. | The M23 launched a rebellion against the DR Congo government, briefly seizing Goma, the main city in the east, in November. |
Both Rwanda and Uganda strongly deny claims they back the rebels. | Both Rwanda and Uganda strongly deny claims they back the rebels. |
The BBC's Ignatius Bahizi reports from neighbouring Uganda that the rival M23 factions exchanged gunfire in the town of Rutshuru, 70km (43 miles) north of Goma. | The BBC's Ignatius Bahizi reports from neighbouring Uganda that the rival M23 factions exchanged gunfire in the town of Rutshuru, 70km (43 miles) north of Goma. |
Congolese sources told him eight people had been killed - including six civilians. | Congolese sources told him eight people had been killed - including six civilians. |
But one source told the BBC Great Lakes Service that 19 people were killed - nine civilians and six fighters, including two majors. | But one source told the BBC Great Lakes Service that 19 people were killed - nine civilians and six fighters, including two majors. |
The M23 denied that it was hit by dissent, our reporter says. | The M23 denied that it was hit by dissent, our reporter says. |
It blamed the violence on the FDLR rebel group, which is made up of Rwandans accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide that left about 800,000 people dead, he says. | It blamed the violence on the FDLR rebel group, which is made up of Rwandans accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide that left about 800,000 people dead, he says. |
The M23 is involved in separate peace talks with the DR Congo government in Uganda. | The M23 is involved in separate peace talks with the DR Congo government in Uganda. |
In January, it declared a unilateral ceasefire. | In January, it declared a unilateral ceasefire. |
The talks could run into trouble if the M23 mediation team splits between supporters of Mr Runiga and Col Makenga, our reporter says. | The talks could run into trouble if the M23 mediation team splits between supporters of Mr Runiga and Col Makenga, our reporter says. |
In Ethiopia on Sunday, the leaders and representatives of 11 African countries signed an accord, pledging to help end the conflict in DR Congo. | In Ethiopia on Sunday, the leaders and representatives of 11 African countries signed an accord, pledging to help end the conflict in DR Congo. |
Leaders from Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Republic and South Sudan attended the meeting. | Leaders from Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Republic and South Sudan attended the meeting. |
The deal was signed in the presence of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. | The deal was signed in the presence of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. |
"It is only the beginning of a comprehensive approach that will require sustained engagement," Mr Ban said. | "It is only the beginning of a comprehensive approach that will require sustained engagement," Mr Ban said. |
The region's mineral riches have been plundered by numerous armed groups and countries over the past 15 years, while most Congolese people remain mired in poverty. | The region's mineral riches have been plundered by numerous armed groups and countries over the past 15 years, while most Congolese people remain mired in poverty. |
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