Burundi has accused M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) of carrying out a bombing attack on its territory. The statement marks an escalation in regional hostilities despite a peace agreement being signed last week between the presidents of the DR Congo and Rwanda.
The alleged strike reportedly targeted areas in Burundi’s Cibitoke province, which borders the DR Congo. According to a local news agency, several civilians, including children, were injured when two projectiles fell near a market in Rugombo. The precise number of casualties has not been confirmed.
Residents on both sides of Thailand's and Cambodia's border evacuated in droves on Monday as fresh clashes erupted, killing at least five people.
Both sides have each accused the other of starting the violence, which is the most serious confrontation between the two countries since they agreed to a ceasefire in July.