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The deaths of at least 535 men, women and children in fighting between two communities in Democratic Republic of Congo in December may amount to crimes against humanity, the UN human rights office has said

The UN said in January there were credible reports of at least 890 deaths in the clashes over three days in four villages in Yumbi territory in the west of the country.

Batende villagers attacked with extreme violence and speed, allowing little time to escape, the UN said. The violence was spread over three days in four villages in Yumbi territory in the west of the country.

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