A volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa reportedly killed 15 people so far.

In addition, UNICEF-UN Children's Fund says more than 170 children may be missing.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the 22nd, Mt. Nyiragongo, a volcano with an altitude of about 3,400 meters near the border with Rwanda, erupted, and according to the Associated Press, including nine people who died in a traffic accident when trying to evacuate. So far, 15 people have died.



Many people have evacuated from Goma, a city located about 10 kilometers south of the mountain, to neighboring Rwanda, but according to UNICEF-UN Children's Fund, more than 150 children have been separated from their families and 170. More than one child may be missing.

He also claims that he has lost a place for 25,000 people to live.



Although the full extent of the damage caused by the eruption has not been clarified, UNICEF is promoting the provision of sanitary drinking water to prevent cholera infection, saying that many children are forced to live a difficult life in sesame seeds. ..



Mount Nyiragongo is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, killing more than 100 people during a major eruption in 2002.