Civilians massacred in DR Congo as clashes spread

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Goma, DR Congo – With 26 civilians reported killed by militants linked to the Islamic State group and rebel combat spreading closer to the provincial capital Goma, eastern DR Congo appeared in turmoil on Tuesday.

“We have just placed 26 bodies in the morgue of Oicha’s general hospital,” said Darius Syaira, Beni territory’s civil society representative.Syaira said the victims were 12 minors and 14 adults, and most were killed with knives. “There has been fighting in Kibumba since this morning,” a security source who requested anonymity told AFP.

“The situation is getting worse and worse. Both sides are exchanging heavy weapons fire,” a resident said. “We’re having to flee.”

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