Masisi: the strategic hill of Miko in Ufamandu 1st comes under the control of the FARDC and wazalendo

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Masisi: the strategic hill of Miko in Ufamandu 1st comes under the control of the FARDC and wazalendo

On September 15, 2026, the FARDC, supported by the wazalendo, regained control of the Miko hill in the Masisi territory of North Kivu. This position was previously held by the AFC/M23 rebels. The recapture of Miko follows intense clashes and aims to push back the rebels, while the security situation remains unstable in surrounding localities, leading to the displacement of civilian populations.

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