Death toll rises after attack on church in east Congo church

The incident took place in the place of worship in Komanda, Ituri province
The attack took place in Komanda, Ituri province. Picture: Olivier Okande/UGC via AP

The attack took place in Komanda, Ituri province. Picture: Olivier Okande/UGC via AP

The death toll from an attack on a Catholic church in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels has risen to 34, officials said.

The incident took place in the place of worship in Komanda, Ituri province.

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