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Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

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The death toll from flooding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crept higher on Tuesday as aid workers found more bodies among the muddy devastation. The floods, in a remote, mountainous area of South Kivu province, ripped through the riverside villages of Nyamukubi and Bushushu five days ago, razing houses, destroying crops and killing more than 400 people. FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.

Added on the 12/05/2023 13:05:03 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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