DRC: Nearby fighting mars opening of UNHCR field office in North Kivu

The UN refugee agency has opened a new field office in Rutshuru, a district capital swamped by displaced Congolese in the volatile province of North Kivu. But the opening of the bureau on Wednesday was marred by a fresh outbreak of fighting close to the centre of Rutshuru town that forced thousands of people to flee their homes in search of safety. The conflict set back plans to launch new camp management and coordination operations in the area.