At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC
Summary
A boat carrying fish traders capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing at least 12 people with many others missing. The boat had over 50 passengers and the cause of the accident is still unknown.Key Facts
- The boat capsized near Idjwi Island in South Kivu province on Saturday night.
- Around 15 people were rescued from the accident.
- The boat was moving fish traders and goods from Bwina on Idjwi Island to Boza.
- Videos from the scene show villagers and passengers pulling bodies from the water.
- Boat accidents are common in the DRC due to heavy use of rivers and lakes for transport.
- Boats are often overloaded and many passengers do not wear life jackets.
- Authorities have tried to enforce life jacket use, but compliance is low.
- Earlier in the same week, at least 41 people died in another boat capsizing on Lake Tanganyika in the DRC.
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