DR Congo ceasefire: People urged to return to homes

A leading soldier in the East African military force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has urged displaced people to return home, despite recent clashes.

The head of the Kenyan contingent, Col Denis Obiero, told residents of Kibumba that they should encourage those who had fled to come back.

Hundreds of thousands have left their homes in North Kivu province since M23 rebels began an offensive last year.

The rebel group withdrew from Kibumba four months ago, but some local people say they remain in surrounding areas

Earlier this month, the group said it would not disarm unless the Congolese government held direct talks