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(Reuters) - Ten people were killed in a landslide in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Lubero territory overnight on Wednesday, local authorities said - further victims of recent heavy rains that have killed hundreds in floods in the broader region. | 07:57am
"These coffins arrived late. We would have liked for them to arrive in time, it was important because we have already buried people like pigs, putting 3, 5, 10, 40 people in the same hole. But hey, there are still bodies under the rubble that need to be found and maybe these coffins will be useful "
They were rescued near the shores of Lake Kivu, days after DR Congo landslides killed hundreds.
The deaths from landslides are the latest in a flurry of tragic incidents related to downpours in parts of East Africa
More than 400 people have died after floods and landslides hit Congo last week as rescue workers and family members searched through debris and mud for victims