{At least 31 people died in clashes between tribal militia and security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend, officials say.}<\/p>\n
They say the violence in the central Kasai province was sparked by a row between an uncle and a nephew over the title of a traditional chief.<\/p>\n
Deputy Governor Hubert Mbingho N’Vula said 13 members of the security forces sent to quell the fighting were among those killed.<\/p>\n
Eighteen militiamen also died, he said.<\/p>\n
Mr N’Vula said public order had been restored in and around the city of Tshikapa in the remote province.<\/p>\n
DR Congo is beset by sporadic violence between ethnic militias.<\/p>\n
This has been enflamed further by the postponing of a presidential election due to be held before the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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