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DR Congo fighting: M23 rebels kill Governor Peter Chirimwami

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Fighting between the M23 and DR Congo's army has intensified since the start of the year .

North Kivu Governor Peter Cirimwami was fatally injured by M23 fighters on Thursday , reports say.

More than 200 civilians have been killed in areas captured by the rebels, local leaders say.

The fall of Goma would be a major coup for the rebels.

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English

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