Walungu: Calm returns to Kaziba after a week of fighting between the FRN and the army

Calm has returned to several localities in Kaziba chiefdom, Walungu Territory, after more than a week of fighting between FRN rebels and the FARDC, supported by wazalendo fighters. Clashes that began in Mutimbili Butuzi spread to Buzibi, Mufumbe, Kasigalire, Chemba, Mwera and Namubula. Deaths and injuries, including among civilians, were reported, along with significant population movements toward Luhwindja, Burhinyi and Bukavu. Several homes were also destroyed.