DR Congo holds mass funeral for 29 killed in school fire

A mass funeral is being held in Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for 29 people who died in a school fire and subsequent stampede. Most of the victims were students. Correspondent Alain Uaykani reports on the grief in the community after students tried to escape the burning buildings, triggering a deadly stampede. Authorities have temporarily halted rebuilding work to assess the damage and review safety standards. The tragedy has also renewed concerns about fires in Bukavu, where congested, timber-based construction increases the risks. The city is currently under the control of the M23 rebel group. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #DRC #DRCongo #Bukavu #SchoolFire #M23 #Congo #AlJazeera