At least four civilians killed in clashes between the FARDC and FRN/M23 in Masisi

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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At least four civilians killed in clashes between the FARDC and FRN/M23 in Masisi

At least four civilians were killed and around ten wounded in clashes between the FARDC, backed by Wazalendo fighters, and FRN/M23 rebels in villages in the Nyamaboko groupings of Masisi territory, North Kivu. Fighting erupted on November 3 in Mirindano, Kazinga, Mahanga and Buhimba after simultaneous offensives by government forces and their allies. The FARDC and Wazalendo retook Mirindano, but most residents fled; on Wednesday, front lines remained stabilized between Mirindano and Kazinga amid continued uncertainty.

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