The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the resumption of rebel attacks in eastern DR Congo.
Meeting in emergency session, the Security Council called for m23 rebels to immediately halt their advance towards the provincial capital, Goma.
It also demanded an end to outside support for the rebels, noting with concern that they were well equipped.
The rebels captured the town of Kibumba yesterday, despite bombardment by UN helicopter gunships.
Julien Paluku the North Kivu governor said the Congolese army retreated because the insurgents were armed with heavy weapons and backed by Rwandan troops.
Kigali denies the allegation but UN experts say they have evidence of Rwandan support for the rebels, and this week asked the Security Council to sanction senior Rwandan officials as a result.
