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A humanitarian convoy was attacked in the war-ravaged eastern DR Congo, an area blighted by clashes between M23 rebels and government forces, sources told AFP, Report informs.
Two members of staff are still missing following the attack that took place in North Kivu province, UK organisation Tearfund said in a statement.
Other sources told AFP that the attack had led to two deaths.
"Tearfund strongly condemns the attack on humanitarian aid staff who are working tirelessly to serve the people of the DRC," the statement read.
The convoy was leaving a combat zone and heading north when it was attacked near the town of Butembo in the Lubero territory by youths who suspected rebel infiltration, local sources said.
