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Explosions Kill 11 at M23 Rally in DRC

2/27/2025

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Tragedy struck during an M23 rally in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as explosions claimed the lives of at least 11 people and left 65 injured. Rebel leader Corneille Nangaa pointed fingers at the Congolese government for the chaos, while the DRC president attributed the violence to a foreign army. This turmoil has intensified the ongoing conflict, leading to countless deaths and displacements.

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Tragedy struck during an M23 rally in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as explosions claimed the lives of at least 11 people and left 65 injured. Rebel leader Corneille Nangaa pointed fingers at the Congolese government for the chaos, while the DRC president attributed the violence to a foreign army. This turmoil has intensified the ongoing conflict, leading to countless deaths and displacements.