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At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo
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At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo

A wooden boat carrying students returning from state exams sank in central Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 20 people. The incident occurred as the vessel entered the confluence of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers in Kasai province. Witnesses reported over 200 passengers onboard, with 80 survivors recovered. Local officials and community leaders criticized poor safety standards and the prioritization of profit by boat operators, highlighting ongoing issues with deadly river travel in the region.

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At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo

A wooden boat carrying students returning from state exams sank in central Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 20 people. The incident occurred as the vessel entered the confluence of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers in Kasai province. Witnesses reported over 200 passengers onboard, with 80 survivors recovered. Local officials and community leaders criticized poor safety standards and the prioritization of profit by boat operators, highlighting ongoing issues with deadly river travel in the region.

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