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Coverage dated July 15, 2024

At least 70 people killed in a militia attack in western Congo

Headline from KOB 4

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say at least 70 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier’s wife, were killed on Saturday when armed men attacked a village in the west of the country. Violence has been intensifying between two rival communities over land rights and taxes.

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  1. KOB 4

    At least 70 people killed in a militia attack in western Congo (opens KOB 4)

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    Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say at least 70 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier’s wife, were killed on Saturday when armed men attacked a village in the west of the country. Violence has been intensifying between two rival communities over land rights and taxes.

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    At least 72 people are killed in a militia attack near Congo's capital in a conflict over land (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    At least 72 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier's wife, were killed when armed men attacked a village in western Congo, local authorities said, as violence intensifies between rival communities.

  3. Voice of America

    At least 70 killed in a militia attack in western DR Congo (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Violence has intensified between two rival communities over land rights and taxes

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