At least 17 people died in a fire that broke out on Thursday at a school in Bukavu, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo controlled by rebels. Among the dead are children.
Local sources point to different numbers of victims, with some confusion remaining about the exact death toll. Dozens of students were injured and hospitalized due to the fire.
The incident occurred at a school in the city of Bukavu, which is under the control of armed rebel groups in the eastern region of the country. The insecurity in the area complicates the verification of data on the tragedy.
Local authorities continue to investigate the causes of the fire, while rescue and assistance operations for the victims of this tragedy are underway.
