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Officials: 206 killed in Republic of Congo blasts

A morgue and a hospital in the capital of the Republic of Congo have taken in 206 bodies of those killed in blasts caused by an arms depot fire in the capital.

 

Congo Oil Explosion: UN Says At Least 220 Dead

Congo Oil Explosion: UN Says At Least 220 Dead

A fuel tanker overturned and burst into flames in eastern Congo, sparking a massive fire that killed at least 220 villagers and wounded more than 200 – some of whom had rushed to siphon leaking liquid from the vehicle illegally, the U.N. and local officials said Saturday.

 

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