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DR Congo: Ethnic clashes leave 31 dead | |
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At least 31 people died in clashes between ethnic 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 inflamed further by the postponing of a presidential election due to be held before the end of the year. |