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| DR Congo: Tribal clashes leave 31 dead | DR Congo: Tribal clashes leave 31 dead |
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| At least 31 people died in clashes between tribal militia and security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend, officials say. | At least 31 people died in clashes between tribal militia and security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend, officials say. |
| They say the violence in the central Kasai province was sparked by a row between an uncle and a nephew over the title of a traditional chief. | They say the violence in the central Kasai province was sparked by a row between an uncle and a nephew over the title of a traditional chief. |
| Deputy Governor Hubert Mbingho N'Vula said 13 members of the security forces sent to quell the fighting were among those killed. | Deputy Governor Hubert Mbingho N'Vula said 13 members of the security forces sent to quell the fighting were among those killed. |
| Eighteen militiamen also died, he said. | Eighteen militiamen also died, he said. |
| Mr N'Vula said public order had been restored in and around the city of Tshikapa in the remote province. | Mr N'Vula said public order had been restored in and around the city of Tshikapa in the remote province. |
| DR Congo is beset by sporadic violence between ethnic militias. | DR Congo is beset by sporadic violence between ethnic militias. |
| This has been enflamed further by the postponing of a presidential election due to be held before the end of the year. |