July 28 (Reuters) – The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Monday for a deadly attack on a church in the northeast of Democratic Republic of Congo, it said on its channel on Telegram.City officials had said Islamic State-backed rebels were responsible forkilling 38 peopleon Sunday in the assault on the Komanda church.Sign uphere.Reporting by Muhammad Al Gebaly and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tabSuggested Topics:AfricaShareXFacebookLinkedinEmailLinkPurchase Licensing Rights
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