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@observer Sun, 12 May 2024 03:32:50
DRC camp bombing death toll rises to 35
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has increased the death of Lushagala site bombing to 35.
Two mortar shells hit the Mugunga district-based camp located 13-15 kilometres from Goma on May 3, following heavy fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and coalition in the area. At least nine people died on the spot while 37 were injured.
After the incident, M23 and the DRC government/coalition released statements accusing each other of firing bombs in the camp. On Friday, Modeste Mutinga Mutuishayi, Social Affairs minister, and Albert Fabrice Puela, minister for Human Rights released a statement putting the number of deaths at 35.
Mutushayi and Puela on Thursday led a delegation of government officials from the capital Kinshasa to Goma city to assess the security situation in North Kivu province.
They condemned the bombing and said that the government would put all the efforts to defeat the perpetrators. They added that bodies of the deceased would be buried on Saturday.
In March 2022, M23, led by Bertrand Bisimwa and General Sultan Makenga, initiated a conflict against the government. The DR Congo government accuses Rwanda of supporting M23, although both Rwanda and M23 vehemently deny these claims.
The rebels assert that they are fighting against corruption, xenophobia and discrimination within the leadership of DR Congo.
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@sqoop Sat, 11 May 2024 19:28:19
Ray G shuts down Cricket Oval
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@sqoop Sat, 11 May 2024 13:38:37
Sheila Gashumba announces breakup with musician Rickman
Ugandan socialite and businesswoman, Sheila Gashumba has announced her break up with musician, Rickman Manrick after dating for three years. In a rarer turn of events, Sheila, through a press statement on her social media platforms said she and the Ayizulu singer had agreed to part ways “respectfully after much reflection and thoughtful consideration.” “While […]
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