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Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes
A plane carrying a military delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crashed, according to Al Jazeera. Details about casualties, the cause of the crash, and the delegation's destination have not yet been confirmed. The incident is likely to draw scrutiny of the country's military aviation safety at a time when DR Congo's armed forces are heavily engaged in operations against rebel groups in the east.
Why now: It is a breaking news event involving a military aircraft and senior officials, prompting concern about casualties.
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