Deadly Militia Violence Claims 69 Lives in Democratic Republic of Congo

A devastating militia assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of no fewer than 69 individuals, according to reports from Agence France-Presse on Saturday.

The deadly violence was confirmed by both local authorities and security officials in the region, AFP reported.

The attack represents the latest incident of violence to plague the central African nation, which has struggled with ongoing conflict and instability.