The AFC/M23 motion has declared three days of mourning after hearth killed 26 in Bukavu, as investigations proceed to determine the trigger and circumstances of the outbreak.
The hearth broke out on Thursday morning in Tshimpunda neighbourhood, Kadutu Commune, and unfold to Mosala Major College in Kadutu and Nongo Major College in Bagira Commune, leaving 24 lifeless.
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The victims are 20 ladies and 6 boys, whereas dozens of others have been injured and are receiving remedy in Bukavu.
The mourning interval runs from Fridayby means of Sunday. The nationwide and AFC/M23 flags will probably be flown at half-mast at public buildings and establishments positioned within the areas beneath the insurgent motion’s management.
In an announcement on Friday, Kanyuka mentioned the motion expressed sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved households and the folks of Bukavu. He additionally wished these injured a speedy restoration.
AFC/M23 urged folks of goodwill and humanitarian organisations to contribute to help efforts for the victims and affected households.
The motion known as on the accountable authorities to “diligently pursue ongoing investigations” to determine “the precise causes and circumstances of this fireplace” and take the mandatory measures based mostly on the findings.
