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The rally in Bukavu, South Kivu province, Congo, in support of the M23, was a political gathering. Two back-to-back bomb blasts rocked the event.
Significant instability plagues most African nations, leading to high crime rates and frequent criminal incidents. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) witnessed such an event on Thursday. Bomb blasts occurred during a rally in Bukavu, South Kivu province, Congo. This rally supported the March 23 Movement (M23).
The rally in Bukavu, South Kivu province, Congo, in support of the M23, was a political gathering. Two back-to-back bomb blasts rocked the event. The first blast caused panic, sending people scattering. The second blast left many bloodied.
Eleven people died in the bomb blasts. Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance, a political-military group affiliated with the M23, confirmed the death toll.
A blame game has ensued following the blasts. The M23 holds the government responsible, while the government denies any involvement, condemning the incident as a terrorist attack.
An investigation into the bomb blasts is underway. Two suspects have been arrested and are being questioned.