At Least 69 Killed in Armed Rebel Attack in Ituri Province, DRC
Summary
At least 69 people were killed in an armed rebel attack in Ituri province, DRC, involving groups CODECO and CRP, amidst longstanding ethnic and resource conflicts. MONUSCO condemned the attack and rescued around 200 trapped civilians.
Key Points
- At least 69 people were killed in an attack by CODECO rebels in Ituri province, DRC.
- The attack was retaliation for an earlier assault by the CRP group on the Congolese army.
- MONUSCO condemned the attack and rescued approximately 200 people trapped by the rebels.
- The region has experienced ongoing violence involving ethnic groups Hema and Lendu and various armed factions.
