M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were reported to have taken the key eastern city of Goma in fierce fighting with government forces that sent streams of refugees fleeing area communities.

The Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 is battling Congolese government forces in Congo's key city of Goma, causing the international airport there to be evacuated.

Footage shows troops, some in army uniform, handing over arms to Rwandan security officers after crossing into eastern neighboring country at the main border crossing in Rwanda's Rubavu district - Ana