Burundian rebels of the National Liberation Forces (FNL) have reportedly burnt down 300 homes in ten villages in the highlands of Uvira in South Kivu.
According to the head group Bijombo, Dete Amisi, which delivers information, during the attack, 7 people were killed, including 5 women.
The same source indicates that Burundian rebels raided in broad daylight in the village of Masango.
They were protesting against the capture last week of their elements by a popular local vigilante group.
The attackers are said to have emerged from the forests and Mushule Itombwe.
Local residents said the rebels set fire to the houses, household goods and utensils.
They then took four cows before retiring to Ruhuha, another village on the chain Mitumba.
Nearly 3000 residents are said to have fled the area to other villages including Mukara more secure, and Katanga Bikinga.
Congolese army, FARDC commander of the 1111th Regiment has deployed his troops in Rubarati.
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