UN envoy warns of heightening tensions between DRC and Rwanda

A Congolese government soldier stands guard by a UN truck at the Kibati checkpoint north of Goma (AP)

Rising tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have heightened the risk of a military confrontation that could draw in Burundi, the top UN official in Congo has warned the Security Council.

Special representative Bintou Keita’s warning on Monday came shortly before the ambassadors from the neighbouring DRC and Rwanda traded accusations in the council.