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WorldPingA fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has killed at least 24 students, according to the rebel administration controlling the city…
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WorldPingAt least 24 schoolchildren killed after fire engulfs schools in rebel-controlled Congo — full report at Times of India.
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Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.
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WorldPingOfficials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
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Victims from the fire in AFC/M23-held Bukavu include primary school students, say officials and media reports.
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