Ituri: Military Gunfire Causes Panic in Banana

Gunfire from two soldiers from Mambasa towards Bandisede caused panic in the village of Banana in Ituri province on September 28, 2026. This incident occurs amid ongoing security tensions following the death of two people, including a soldier, in an attack attributed to ADF rebels. The local population, already traumatized by recent violence, is restricting movement and suspending economic activities, with civil society calling for the arrest of the involved soldiers.