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africa4 days ago•3 min saved

Ituri Violence Surges as CODECO-CRP Attacks Kill Dozens

Armed rebels linked to CODECO killed at least 69 people in Ituri after an earlier CRP assault, with the toll potentially rising as bodies are recovered. MONUSCO rescued nearly 200 civilians from the CRP attack on FARDC positions and condemned the violence. The violence highlights a long-running Hema–Lendu conflict in the mineral-rich eastern DRC, compounded by multiple armed groups and ongoing attacks by others such as ADF and M23, leaving civilians at great risk.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #civilian-casualties #codeco

conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Attack on IDP Camp in DR Congo's Ituri Leaves Over 40 Dead

More than 40 people have been killed in an attack on an IDP camp in Ituri province, DR Congo, by fighters belonging to the militia group, Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO). The group claims to protect the Lendu community from the Hema ethnic group and the DRC army. CODECO has frequently targeted displacement camps, and the victims will be buried in a mass grave. The country has the largest population of IDPs in Africa, with at least 5.6 million having fled their homes due to fighting.

via Al Jazeera English|

#codeco #conflict #dr-congo

conflict3 years ago•2 min saved

Rebel Attacks in DR Congo Leave Dozens Dead

Dozens of civilians were killed in attacks on villages in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday. The Cooperative for Development of the Congo (CODECO) is suspected to be behind the attacks. The conflict in Ituri has caused an estimated 1.5 million people to be displaced over the past six years. The violence stems from ongoing tensions between the Lendu and Hema ethnic groups, as well as from the desire to control Ituri’s natural resources. The UN has expressed deep concern over the escalation of brutal attacks on civilians in the region.

via Al Jazeera English|

#codeco #conflict #democratic-republic-of-the-congo

africa3 years ago•1 min saved

Militia kills 17 hostages in DR Congo

The CODECO militia in eastern DR Congo has executed 17 hostages it took the previous day, according to local sources. The hostages were captured in the Djugu territory, around 45 kilometres north of Bunia in Ituri province. CODECO is one of many armed groups operating in the mineral-rich region. The militia claims to protect the Lendu community from the Hema ethnic group and the army. Dozens of people have been killed in Ituri province every week since the end of 2022.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#africa #codeco #dr-congo