Maniema: lull this Monday morning in Lubutu after two days of clashes between the army and Mai-Mai militiamen

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Crime & Law

Maniema: lull this Monday morning in Lubutu after two days of clashes between the army and Mai-Mai militiamen

On Monday morning, a lull was observed in Lubutu, Maniema province, after two days of clashes between the Congolese army and Mai-Mai militiamen. The fighting began on Saturday and stopped on Sunday evening. No official casualty report has been released yet. Local residents remain cautious.

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