The Congolese town of Kamango has been attacked by members of the Ugandan rebel Allied Democratic Forces on Thursday.
Over 30,000 were forced to flee the border town after the attack. The Congolese army has now retaken the town from the rebels.
The sudden movement of a large number of refugees caught the authorities and aid agencies, with many having to sleep outside, with no food available.
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