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12 civilians, including children, killed by suspected militia in DR Congo:
officials
GOMA, DR Congo, July 23, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Twelve civilians, including two
children, were killed by machete- and gun-wielding gangs thought to be allied
to the Islamist-rooted ADF militia group, in twin overnight attacks in
eastern DR Congo, officials said Tuesday.
In the first attack, attackers killed nine civilians and injured four at
Oicha Mabasele near the city of Beni, regional administrator Donat Kibwana
told AFP. At the same time, in Eringeti, three civilians were killed, also by
suspected ADF members, he said.
BSS/AFP/ARS/1646 hrs