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Iranpress: UN chopper crashes in eastern Congo, 8 peacekeepers killed

UN chopper crashes in eastern Congo, 8 peacekeepers killed

Wednesday, 30 March 2022 01:29

Eight peacekeepers were killed when a U.N. helicopter crashed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday amid rebel fighting, the United Nations said.

Iranpress: Scores killed after freight train derails in DR Congo

Scores killed after freight train derails in DR Congo

Sunday, 13 March 2022 01:15

At least 60 people were killed and scores wounded after a freight train derailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iranpress: DR Congo declares end of meningitis outbreak in NE region

DR Congo declares end of meningitis outbreak in NE region

Friday, 24 December 2021 08:02

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared Thursday the end of a meningitis outbreak in the territory of Banalia, in northeastern Tshopo province, according to Health Minister.

Iranpress: Ugandan insurgents kill 11 in an attack in eastern Congo

Ugandan insurgents kill 11 in an attack in eastern Congo

Monday, 25 October 2021 02:37

Ugandan insurgents, known as the United Democratic Forces (ADF), have killed at least 11 civilians in an attack on the Beni district in the northern Kivu province of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iranpress: 400,000 people flee DR Congo after warnings of 2

400,000 people flee DR Congo after warnings of 2'nd volcanic eruption

Saturday, 29 May 2021 00:56

Around 400,000 people have fled the city of Goma and its surroundings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the threat of another volcanic eruption at Mount Nyiragongo looms, a provincial government spokesperson said Friday.

Iranpress: Volcano erupts in Congo, causing residents to flee

Volcano erupts in Congo, causing residents to flee

Sunday, 23 May 2021 03:17

A volcano erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday causing residents of the city Goma to flee their homes.

Iranpress: At least 25 people killed in flooding in eastern Congo

At least 25 people killed in flooding in eastern Congo

Sunday, 19 April 2020 00:41

About 25 people have been killed by flooding in eastern Congo, a local official said Saturday.

Iranpress: Four army soldiers, 13 rebels killed in DR Congo clashes

Four army soldiers, 13 rebels killed in DR Congo clashes

Monday, 09 March 2020 08:04

Four soldiers and at least 13 militia gunmen dead, five army soldiers were also wounded during clashes in eastern DR Congo.

Iranpress: Congolese

Congolese 'Terminator' sentenced to 30 years in prison for war crimes

Thursday, 07 November 2019 16:36

Bosco Ntaganda, Congolese rebel leader and former general known as 'the Terminator' has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Iranpress: Ebola death toll in Congo claims 2,150: Report

Ebola death toll in Congo claims 2,150: Report

Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:23

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) figures showed that Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has so far claimed 2,150 lives.

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