Tanzanian Children Die in Grenade Blast at Primary School

At least five pupils died and 24 others were injured when a grenade exploded at a primary school in the  Ngara District. Regional police commander Augustine Olomi said that the incident occurred when pupils were at assembly.

The victims were treated at a local hospital.

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