DRC boat tragedies

07 September 2010 - 10:15
By Sapa-DPA

KINSHASA - Hundreds are feared dead after two weekend boat accidents in the DRC

The UN said a boat sailing without lights sank on the Ruki River on Saturday. Fifteen people were confirmed dead and at least 60 were missing.

In the other incident, a boat possibly carrying hundreds of people capsized after catching fire on the Kasai River on Saturday night.