Clashes shatter Congo ceasefire

Another round of heavy fighting has broken out in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between government forces and supporters of rebel commander General Laurent Nkunda.



The clashes have reportedly taken place in and around the town of Rwindi, about 75 miles north of Goma.



They come despite a ceasefire agreement between the government and rebel forces.



An estimated 250,000 people have been made homeless by weeks of fighting between rebels and government troops.



The United Nations said the conflict that began in August between General Nkunda\'s fighters and government forces has caused a humanitarian catastrophe.