Thousands flee volcanic eruption in DR Congo

By Xinhua
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May 24, 2021

KINSHASA: Around 3,000 people fled the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s eastern city of Goma for neighbouring Rwanda on Sunday as lava from a volcanic eruption reached the airport of the city. The evacuation plan for Goma has been activated, said government spokesman Patrick Muyaya after an emergency government meeting to discuss the situation.