Democratic Republic of the Congo: In the East, Civilians Trapped in Drone Warfare

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: In the East, Civilians Trapped in Drone Warfare

In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the conflict is escalating with drone strikes hitting civilians far from the front lines. Fighting intensified in early 2025 when the M23, backed by Rwanda, seized control of Goma and Bukavu. Recently, a drone attack in Mushaki injured at least 25 civilians, according to humanitarian sources.

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