Walikale: the chief of Kanune village missing after presumed arrest by AFC/M23

The chief of Kanune village, Kimbere Mugheni, has been missing for nearly a week following his presumed arrest by AFC/M23 rebels, who accused him of collaborating with the wazalendo. Although the rebels claimed to have released him, he has not returned home. The head of the Ikobo grouping, Mwami Godefroid Makasi Likanga, is urging authorities to act to locate the village chief. This situation occurs amid a backdrop of civilian arrests in areas controlled by AFC/M23.