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26 students die in DRC fire
UNICEF has reported that at least 26 students were killed in a stampede caused by a fire at a school in the city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which is under the control of the armed M23 group. The fire, whose origin is believed to be unknown, broke out on Thursday morning near a school in the Bagira neighborhood, leading to a fierce rush among students to find an exit. The incident resulted in injuries to another 25 children and critical cases of suffocation, which were admitted to hospitals. The M23 movement announced a three-day mourning period for the victims, with funerals expected to take place on Saturday. Meanwhile, rescue operations to assist the injured and transport them for treatment continued amidst widespread destruction in the area, which has seen homes destroyed and debris scattered.
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