Mambasa: 10 killed in new attack attributed to ADF at mining sites in Ituri

Ten people, including a woman, were killed overnight from October 15 to 16 in an attack attributed to the ADF on the Makimbilio, Biasiko and Makamanda mining sites in Bakaheku groupement, Mambasa territory. Rams Malikidoko of APDEF Mambasa said the victims included his brother, Muhindo Malikidogo Emmanuel, as well as Maseka, Pepe, Kakereheti and Mapeu; the woman’s baby was reportedly abandoned at the scene. APDEF reported the death toll, which security authorities have yet to confirm. In neighboring Babila Teturi groupement, civilians also reported a motorcycle set on fire and three people taken hostage on October 14 and 15.