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Oct 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
OCHA reports more than 70 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo
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OCHA said more than 70 civilians were killed in several villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in September. The killings involved knives and bullets and were attributed to suspected rebels.
WHO: Suspected rebels
WHAT: More than 70 civilians were killed in several villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to OCHA.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHY: The reason for the killings was not reported.
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