UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between January 26-30, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters Friday.

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British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
Mother of freed Israeli hostage says Hamas held her daughter at UNRWA facilities
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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
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UN Palestinian refugee agency HQ in east Jerusalem deserted as Israeli ban takes effect
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Japan to halt funding for a UN women's rights panel over call to end male-only imperial succession
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UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo
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