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More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire

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What happened

Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:16:24 UTC.

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