The capture of Nyabibwe on Lake Kivu takes the rebels a step closer to the provincial capital Bukavu some 70 km (40 miles) south, a city the rebels said last week they had no intention of capturing.

they seized control of the town of Nyabibwe, some 70 km (40 miles) north of the provincial capital.The 75 soldiers facing trial were arrested for fleeing the frontline after Nyabibwe's capture.