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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jean-Yves Kamale

At least 19 people killed in Congo by suspected extremists

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Rebels in eastern Congo killed at least 19 people and set fire to a health fire and houses, authorities reported Sunday.

Gunmen suspected of being part of the Allied Democratic Forces, a militia with links to the Islamic State group, attacked civilians in Kirindera town, Carly Nzanzu, the former governor of North Kivu province, said in an interview with state media.

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