A shopping centre in Kabasha town in the troubled North Kivu province was attacked by what is suspected to be members of rebel group, the Alliance Democratic Forces (ADF).

The gunmen also torched the only health centre in this area of eastern DR Congo, looted properties and set fire to vehicles. This is the latest attack by suspected ADF rebels and has led to many residents fleeing, fearing more attacks.

Residents who spoke to the BBC have accused the Congolese government of failing to do enough to protect them.

This week the Congolese military launched an offensive against another group called M23 that had seized territory.

In recent months more than 90,000 people have been displaced following fighting between the army and M23 rebels.