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Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo.

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  • Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:50:27 UTC.

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