DR Congo prison attack kills 11, frees 900 prisoners

Armed men have attacked a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Beni, killing at least 11 and freeing more than 900 prisoners, officials say.

Eight prison guards were among the 11 dead, said North Kivu provincial governor Julien Paluku. About 30 prisoners remained in the Kangbayi prison following the afternoon attack, he said.