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Bukavu: Looting reported as rebels advance on DR Congo city

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There are reports of gunfire and widespread looting in the city of Bukavu in eastern DR Congo .

Residents sheltering in their homes as gunfire and looting is reported.

The UN and the European Union have voiced alarm over the worsening conflict.

Uganda 's army chief says he will attack the town of Bunia unless "all forces" surrender their arms.

VR Score

81

Informative language

79

Neutral language

69

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

56

Offensive language

possibly offensive

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short-lived

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