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Hundreds of civilians have fled their homes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after fierce clashes broke out between the M23 rebels and a coalition of rival militias.
Local authorities say both groups fired heavy weapons in the battle that occurred in Rutshuru territory. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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