DR Congo fighting: M23 rebels kill Governor Peter Chirimwami

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

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Maj Gen Peter Cirimwami, North Kivu's Governor, was shot by M23 fighters when visiting the frontline on Thursday.

He was airlifted to the capital Kinshasa for possible treatment abroad, but "succumbed to his injuries", said army spokesperson Gen Sylvain Ekenge.

Fighting between the M23 and DR Congo's army has intensified since the start of the year, with the rebels seizing control of more territory than ever.

More than 400,000 people have fled their homes since the start of this year as the M23 advances on the city of Goma, the UN reports.

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