Eastern DRC: Attacks blamed on the ADF trigger new displacement in Lubero and Mambasa territories

Two attacks attributed to the ADF in Mabutua, Ituri, and Makumo, North Kivu, have triggered further population displacement. Since October 25, residents of mining localities including Mabutua, Lubumbashi, Bilulu and Maikengu have fled toward Kambau and Njiapanda; Kambau is hosting displaced people from several villages, who have received no assistance. In Makumo, suspected ADF fighters were repelled by the FARDC and wazalendo, but the attackers were reported present again on October 28. Civil society has urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces, as questions persist about the effectiveness of the joint DRC-Uganda Operation Shujaa.