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Two Killed in Overnight Armed Attacks in Eastern Congo's Nyiragongo Territory

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • At least two people were killed in armed attacks overnight in the Nyiragongo territory, north of Goma, in the North Kivu province.
  • The attacks targeted a shop owner and a homeowner, with looting also reported.
  • Local residents express deep concern and fear a resurgence of insecurity, citing the presence of armed groups and a lack of effective judicial mechanisms.

Two individuals were killed and property was looted during separate armed incursions in the Nyiragongo territory of North Kivu province overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The attacks have heightened fears of escalating insecurity in the region.

Several goods were also looted during these attacks, the perpetrators of which have not yet been identified.

— Local sourcesThis statement confirms looting occurred during the attacks and highlights the lack of identification of the perpetrators.

The first incident occurred around 11 p.m. in Bugamba village, where armed assailants targeted a shop. They stole merchandise before fatally shooting the shop's owner, a young man in his twenties. A few hours later, around 1 a.m., a second attack took place in Kiziba 1. Assailants entered a home and shot the owner, who was critically injured and later died from her wounds. Other individuals were reportedly wounded in this second attack.

Armed men targeted a shop, taking various goods before shooting the owner of the establishment, a young man in his twenties.

— Local sourcesThis describes the first attack and its tragic outcome.

Local sources indicate that some assailants were wearing military uniforms, raising questions about their identity and affiliations. No official statement has been released regarding the perpetrators. These violent events have caused significant anxiety among the local population, particularly given the area's current control by the AFC/M23 armed group.

Seriously injured, she was evacuated to a health facility but succumbed to her injuries.

— Local sourcesThis details the fate of the second victim.

Residents are worried about a potential increase in violence after a period of relative calm. They lament the absence of fully operational judicial mechanisms to address criminal acts, contributing to a pervasive sense of impunity. In response to the recent surge in security incidents, inhabitants are calling on authorities to strengthen protective measures and ensure the safety of people and their property in the Nyiragongo territory.

These attacks have caused strong concern within the local population.

— Local sourcesThis conveys the general sentiment of fear and anxiety among residents.
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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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