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Over 100 Dead as Floods Devastate Eastern Congo

5/17/2025

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Devastating floods in Kasaba, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have claimed more than 100 lives as relentless rains caused the river to burst its banks. The isolated region faces immense challenges in delivering aid, compounding the suffering amid ongoing violence from Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This calamity underscores the urgent need for support and solidarity.

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Devastating floods in Kasaba, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have claimed more than 100 lives as relentless rains caused the river to burst its banks. The isolated region faces immense challenges in delivering aid, compounding the suffering amid ongoing violence from Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This calamity underscores the urgent need for support and solidarity.