32 Civilians Killed in Attacks in DR Congo

At least 32 civilians have been killed in two armed attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past 72 hours, according to local authorities and civil society groups.

The attacks targeted villages in the Mambasa territory, where violence has continued to escalate. Local organizations said the death toll remains preliminary as search operations continue for additional victims.

The latest violence has triggered a new wave of displacement, with residents fleeing affected villages and neighboring communities amid fears of further attacks.

Eastern DR Congo has endured years of armed conflict involving numerous militant groups, with repeated attacks forcing thousands of civilians from their homes and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region.