Deadly Floods Devastate Eastern Congo, Hundreds Missing or Dead
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Flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo have killed over 200 people, with many more missing. Efforts to find survivors and recover bodies are ongoing. Heavy rains have made several main roads impassable, hampering relief efforts. President Felix Tshisekedi has declared a national day of mourning on Monday to honor the victims, and the central government is sending a crisis management team to support the provincial government.
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