By Martin Plaut
BBC Africa editor
Civilians have repeatedly been displaced by violence in DR Congo
Government forces and rebel troops are rearming and recruiting for conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the BBC has learned.
US and European Union officials are warning the situation is increasingly tense despite a January peace deal.
One source said six plane-loads of arms and ammunition had been flown into Goma by the government in the last 10 days.
The defence minister refused to confirm or deny allegations the government was moving weapons into eastern DR Congo.
Chikez Diemu said it was an internal matter for the authorities to deal with.
Human rights groups say that tens of thousands of people have fled as the situation in the area deteriorates." Read more...
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