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Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia

Sunday, a bomb exploded in Sange, South Kivu, killing more than 30 people and wounding 20 others after clashes between the FARDC, the Congolese army, and Wazalendo, a pro-government militia.
A dispute over movement orders prompted the confrontation between the FARDC and Wazalendo after FARDC soldiers wanted to reach Uvira despite orders not to proceed, leading to shooting and a bomb explosion.
Many residents have fled toward Burundi, eyewitnesses said, and to the east of Sange, clashes killed two FARDC soldiers around 7:30 AM.
Less than a week after a U.S.-brokered peace deal signed in Washington, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of violating the pact, destabilizing institutions, and said the blast undercuts recent efforts.
More than 100 armed groups, including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group supported by about 4,000 troops, fuel conflict displacing more than 7 million people, officials say.

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