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At least 20 killed in school fire in rebel-held DR Congo city
Victims from the fire in AFC/M23-held Bukavu include primary school students, say officials and media reports.
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A fire broke out in Bukavu, a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo controlled by the M23 rebel group, killing at least 20 people. Local media and medical sources reported that the victims included primary‑school students. Officials confirmed the deaths and noted the school was among the sites affected. The incident highlights the ongoing insecurity in the rebel‑held area, where civilian casualties continue to rise.
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