A deadly stampede occurred as hundreds of students and staff rushed to escape a fire that destroyed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as panic spread among those attempting to flee the flames. Authorities have yet to confirm the full extent of casualties or the cause of the blaze. The incident has raised urgent concerns over safety measures in educational facilities in conflict zones.
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
