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Many people die in attack in Congo

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There is violence in the north-east of Congo. An armed group attacks many places. At least 69 people die. The attack happens in late April. People learn about the news now.

The attackers belong to the group Codeco. Codeco was a cooperative for farmers. Now Codeco is a dangerous militia. The group has many thousand members. They fight for the Lendu people.

The attack is an act of revenge. A different group attacks the army. The province Ituri has much gold. There are many fights between groups there. Many people in the region fear the violence.

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Definitions

Militia
A militia is a group of armed people. They are not official soldiers. They fight for their own goals.
Citizens
These are people without guns. They do not fight for the army.
Cooperative
People work together in a group. They help each other with work.

Locations

Congo
A big country in Central Africa. There is often conflict about natural resources.
Ituri
A region in the north-east of Congo. There is much gold in this place.

Sources

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Spiegel

Fast 70 Tote bei Milizenangriff in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo

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ORF

Dutzende Tote bei Angriff von Miliz in DR Kongo

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Standard

Mindestens 69 Tote bei Angriff von Miliz in DR Kongo

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Logo Die Presse
Die Presse

Bewaffnete Miliz tötet mindestens 69 Menschen in der DR Kongo

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