Congo's army says M23 rebels shelling border town
An U.N. aid worker on the Ugandan side of the border said thousands of residents were fleeing the area
Fresh fighting triggers new Congolese refugee inflow to Uganda
Around 10,000 people are estimated by Ugandan authorities to have fled into Uganda - running along the roads in fear and panic, with some bringing possessions and livestock.
Congo's M23 rebels declare ceasefire but shelling continues
The army has driven rebels from towns they had occupied across eastern Congo, making mediators optimistic for a deal to end the conflict, the most serious since a major Congolese war ended a decade ago
Congolese soldier holds position against the M23 rebels near the Bunagana north of Goma
A Congolese soldier holds a position against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma, November 1, 2013. Uganda called on the Congolese army and M23 rebels to cease fire on Friday as peace talks progressed in Kampala to end their 20-month conflict. While the rebels said they were ready for a peace deal, government forces vowed to pursue their military advantage and crush the rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich east. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
Congolese soldiers rest while being deployed against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma
Congolese soldiers rest while being deployed against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma, November 1, 2013. Uganda called on the Congolese army and M23 rebels to cease fire on Friday as peace talks progressed in Kampala to end their 20-month conflict. While the rebels said they were ready for a peace deal, government forces vowed to pursue their military advantage and crush the rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich east. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST)
Congolese soldiers rest while being deployed against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma
Congolese soldiers rest while being deployed against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma, November 1, 2013. Uganda called on the Congolese army and M23 rebels to cease fire on Friday as peace talks progressed in Kampala to end their 20-month conflict. While the rebels said they were ready for a peace deal, government forces vowed to pursue their military advantage and crush the rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich east. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST)
Congolese soldier takes a break while being deployed against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma
A Congolese soldier takes a break while being deployed against the M23 rebels near Bunagana, north of Goma, November 1, 2013. Uganda called on the Congolese army and M23 rebels to cease fire on Friday as peace talks progressed in Kampala to end their 20-month conflict. While the rebels said they were ready for a peace deal, government forces vowed to pursue their military advantage and crush the rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich east. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Major Kake Boazi of the M23 rebels is pictured after surrendering to join the Congolese government soldiers in Bunagana, north of Goma
Major Kake Boazi (front) of the M23 rebels is pictured after surrendering to join the Congolese government soldiers in Bunagana, north of Goma, November 1, 2013. Uganda called on the Congolese army and M23 rebels to cease fire on Friday as peace talks progressed in Kampala to end the 20-month conflict. While the M23 rebels said they were ready for a peace deal, government forces vowed to pursue their military advantage and crush the rebellion in Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich east. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)