Britons urged to leave parts of Congo The rebels now control a number of North Kivu towns including Goma, Sake and Kibumba, and are said to be marching towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu. They warned that Britons should keep an eye on the "fast moving situation" and be aware that if they chose to stay in the area, there would be limited consular assistance available. "As such you should be prepared to move quickly (including having up to date travel documentation) or stay in a safe place for a period of time," the new advice read. The M23 rebels have been blamed for hundreds of deaths and causing thousands of people to flee from their homes since they mutinied in March. Reports of human rights abuses have also been widespread. The group takes its name from a peace deal signed on March 23 2009 that was meant to bring the rebels into the national army after an earlier uprising, but which members claim the government has violated. The rebels have rejected calls to put down their arms, and pledged to march on the capital of Kinshasa, 1,000 miles away, unless president Joseph Kabila agrees to talks.